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Pius Vii Collection

"Pius VII: The Resilient Pope who Faced the Wrath of Napoleon" Pope Pius VII, known for his unwavering faith and resilience

Background imagePius Vii Collection: New London Cries or all the talents making themselves useful!, published May 1807. Creator: Unknown

New London Cries or all the talents making themselves useful!, published May 1807. Creator: Unknown
New London Cries or all the talents making themselves useful!, published May 1807. Intended as a Frontispiece to the Satirical Poem of all the Talents'

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Portrait of Pope Pius VII (1742-1823), 1805. Creator: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)

Portrait of Pope Pius VII (1742-1823), 1805. Creator: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
Portrait of Pope Pius VII (1742-1823), 1805. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Pope Pius VII, detail of the mozzetta, 1804-5 (marble)

Pope Pius VII, detail of the mozzetta, 1804-5 (marble)
6343027 Pope Pius VII, detail of the mozzetta, 1804-5 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Papa Pio VII)

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Pope Pius VII, 1804-5 (marble)

Pope Pius VII, 1804-5 (marble)
6343026 Pope Pius VII, 1804-5 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Papa Pio VII, 1804-5)

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814 (colour litho)

Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814 (colour litho)
5207759 Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814)

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Title page of the Concordat et Recueil des bulles et brefs de N. S. P

Title page of the Concordat et Recueil des bulles et brefs de N. S. P
737020 Title page of the Concordat et Recueil des bulles et brefs de N. S. P. le Pape Pie VII, published by Giovanni Battista Caprara, Paris, Chez Le Clers, 1802 (printed paper) by French School

Background imagePius Vii Collection: The meeting of Napoleon and Pius VII at Fontainbleau (colour litho)

The meeting of Napoleon and Pius VII at Fontainbleau (colour litho)
725926 The meeting of Napoleon and Pius VII at Fontainbleau (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Public prayer (colour litho)

Public prayer (colour litho)
3108133 Public prayer (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public prayer. Priere publique)

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Napoleon and Pius VII at Fontainebleau (engraving)

Napoleon and Pius VII at Fontainebleau (engraving)
725960 Napoleon and Pius VII at Fontainebleau (engraving) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon and Pius VII at Fontainebleau)

Background imagePius Vii Collection: The Concordat, 1802 (leather & paper)

The Concordat, 1802 (leather & paper)
698752 The Concordat, 1802 (leather & paper) by Caprara, Giovanni Battista (1733-1810); 22.2x14.2x1.5 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Pope Pius VII (engraving)

Pope Pius VII (engraving)
726084 Pope Pius VII (engraving) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Pius VII. From the painting by Jacques Louis David, engraved by T. Johnson)

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Pope Pius VII (engraving)

Pope Pius VII (engraving)
972311 Pope Pius VII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Pius VII (1742-1823)

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Pope Pius VII in the Sistine Chapel, 1814. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Pope Pius VII in the Sistine Chapel, 1814. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Pope Pius VII in the Sistine Chapel, 1814

Background imagePius Vii Collection: A woman kneels to kiss the foot of Pope Pius VII, with a crowd behind her at left

A woman kneels to kiss the foot of Pope Pius VII, with a crowd behind her at left, 1814-50

Background imagePius Vii Collection: The Meeting of Napoleon and Pius VII at Fontainebleau, 1813, (1896)

The Meeting of Napoleon and Pius VII at Fontainebleau, 1813, (1896). Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) was exiled by Napoleon (1769-1821)

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Napoleon And Pius VII at Fontainbleau, 1813, (1896). Artist: Peter Aitken

Napoleon And Pius VII at Fontainbleau, 1813, (1896). Artist: Peter Aitken
Napoleon And Pius VII at Fontainbleau, 1813, (1896). Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) was exiled by Napoleon (1769-1821). The exile ended only when Pius VII signed the Concordat of Fontainebleau, France

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Pius VII, 1805, (1896). Artist: T Johnson

Pius VII, 1805, (1896). Artist: T Johnson
Pius VII, 1805, (1896). Pope Pius VII (1742-1823), born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 14 March 1800

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Papst Pius VII. 1740-1823. - Gemalde von David, 1934

Papst Pius VII. 1740-1823. - Gemalde von David, 1934
Papst Pius VII. 1740-1823, 1934. Pope Pius VII (1740-1823), born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti, reigned as Pope from 14 March 1800 to his death in 1823

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Pius VII, the Roman Pontiff. Artist: James Gardner

Pius VII, the Roman Pontiff. Artist: James Gardner
Pius VII, the Roman Pontiff. Pius VII was Pope from 1800 until 1823. In 1804 he crowned Napoleon Emperor of France. A print from The Faiths of the World

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Portrait of Pope Pius VII, 1817. Artist: Jean Baptiste Joseph Wicar

Portrait of Pope Pius VII, 1817. Artist: Jean Baptiste Joseph Wicar
Portrait of Pope Pius VII, 1817. Pius VII (1742-1823) was Pope from 1800. In 1804 he crowned Napoleon Emperor of France. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Portrait Pope Pius VII historical persons pope

Portrait Pope Pius VII historical persons pope
Portrait of Pope Pius VII, historical persons, pope, Pius VII, Angelo Emilio Lapi (mentioned on object), 1779 - 1852, paper, engraving, h 360 mm × w 282 mm

Background imagePius Vii Collection: Portrait Pope Pius VII half right praying table

Portrait Pope Pius VII half right praying table
Portrait of Pope Pius VII, Pope Pius VII, half to the right, praying at a table. On the table a crucifix, an image of Mary as Mater Dolorosa, two described sheets and writing utensils

Background imagePius Vii Collection: CORONATION OF NAPOLEON I. The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation

CORONATION OF NAPOLEON I. The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Josephine on December 2, 1804. Detail on canvas, 1805-07, by Jacques Louis David

Background imagePius Vii Collection: PIUS VII (1742-1823). Pope (1800-1823). Aquatint, Italian, early 19th century

PIUS VII (1742-1823). Pope (1800-1823). Aquatint, Italian, early 19th century

Background imagePius Vii Collection: POPE PIUS VII (1742-1823). Pope, 1800-1823. In the Sistine Chapel. Oil on canvas, 1810, by J

POPE PIUS VII (1742-1823). Pope, 1800-1823. In the Sistine Chapel. Oil on canvas, 1810, by J.A.D. Ingres

Background imagePius Vii Collection: France, Concordat of 1801

France, Concordat of 1801
Italy - 19th century. The Concordat of 1801

Background imagePius Vii Collection: PIUS VII (1740-1829). Italian pope, named Luigi Barnaba Gregorio Chiaramonti. Elected

PIUS VII (1740-1829). Italian pope, named Luigi Barnaba Gregorio Chiaramonti. Elected in 1800 in Valence. He crowned Napoleon in Paris (1804). Engraving

Background imagePius Vii Collection: POPE PIUS VII (1742-1823). Stipple engraving, English, 1817, after a painting by Joseph Bazzoli

POPE PIUS VII (1742-1823). Stipple engraving, English, 1817, after a painting by Joseph Bazzoli


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"Pius VII: The Resilient Pope who Faced the Wrath of Napoleon" Pope Pius VII, known for his unwavering faith and resilience, left an indelible mark on history during his reign from 1800 to 1823. This captivating portrait captures him in all his regal glory, adorned with a meticulously detailed mozzetta that exudes elegance. During his papacy, Pius VII faced numerous challenges, none more formidable than the ambitious and power-hungry Napoleon Bonaparte. A color lithograph depicts their historic meeting at Fontainebleau, where the fate of church-state relations hung in the balance. The engraving showcasing their abduction further highlights the tumultuous relationship between these two influential figures. Intriguingly, a leather-bound Concordat et Recueil des bulles et brefs de N. S. P reveals a pivotal moment when Pius VII negotiated with Napoleon to restore peace between Church and State. This significant agreement sought to reconcile conflicting ideologies while safeguarding religious freedom. Despite being held captive by Napoleon's forces for several years, Pius VII never wavered in his commitment to Catholicism. His public prayer depicted in another color lithograph showcases his unyielding devotion amidst adversity. The marble sculpture immortalizes this revered pontiff as he presided over solemn ceremonies within the hallowed walls of the Sistine Chapel. Created by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, it captures both Pius VII's spiritual authority and profound humility. Pope Pius VII's legacy endures as a symbol of strength and perseverance against tyranny. These engravings and lithographs offer glimpses into an era marked by political turmoil but also underscore how one man's steadfastness can shape history forevermore.