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Pontiff Collection

"Pontiff: A Glimpse into the Papal Legacy" From Francisco de Herrera's captivating artwork depicting St

Background imagePontiff Collection: HERRERA, Francisco de, called el Mozo (1622-1685)

HERRERA, Francisco de, called el Mozo (1622-1685)
" HERRERA, Francisco de, called " el Mozo" (1622-1685). Pope Saint Leo. 1660. Portrait seated and dressed as Pontiff with the Caravaca Cross. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid

Background imagePontiff Collection: St. Cornelius (engraving)

St. Cornelius (engraving)
XJF342459 St. Cornelius (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Cornelius (d.253) Pope and Martyr; became Pope in 251; died in exile; ); Italian

Background imagePontiff Collection: POPE PAOLO III (engraving)

POPE PAOLO III (engraving)
6203082 POPE PAOLO III (engraving); (add.info.: POPE PAOLO III (29 February 1468-10 November 1549), at the century Alessandro Farnese, born in Rome, elected in 1534

Background imagePontiff Collection: CLEMENT VIII (1536-1605). Pope from 1592-1605 (engraving)

CLEMENT VIII (1536-1605). Pope from 1592-1605 (engraving)
CUL4932798 CLEMENT VIII (1536-1605). Pope from 1592-1605 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CLEMENT VIII (1536-1605). Pope from 1592-1605. Engraving. Madrid

Background imagePontiff Collection: Malta. Siege of the Turks in July 1565

Malta. Siege of the Turks in July 1565
Palace of the Grand Master, 16th-18th centuries. Residence of the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John. Fresco that the decorates the walls of the Supreme Council Room by Matteo Perez de Aleccio

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Benedict XV, Seated Portrait, Bain News Service, 1915 (b/w photo)

Pope Benedict XV, Seated Portrait, Bain News Service, 1915 (b/w photo)
5863176 Pope Benedict XV, Seated Portrait, Bain News Service, 1915 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Benedict XV, Standing Portrait, Bain News Service, 1915 (b/w photo)

Pope Benedict XV, Standing Portrait, Bain News Service, 1915 (b/w photo)
5863177 Pope Benedict XV, Standing Portrait, Bain News Service, 1915 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Urban I between Iustitia and Caritas, 1520-24 (fresco) 1520-24 (fresco)

Pope Urban I between Iustitia and Caritas, 1520-24 (fresco) 1520-24 (fresco)
3362177 Pope Urban I between Iustitia and Caritas, 1520-24 (fresco) 1520-24 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imagePontiff Collection: The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple, room of Heliodorus, detail, 1311-12 (fresco)

The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple, room of Heliodorus, detail, 1311-12 (fresco)
3362171 The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple, room of Heliodorus, detail, 1311-12 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imagePontiff Collection: Coronation of Pope Nicholas V in 1447, 1448 (tempera on panel)

Coronation of Pope Nicholas V in 1447, 1448 (tempera on panel)
ALG430499 Coronation of Pope Nicholas V in 1447, 1448 (tempera on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Alexander VII, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)

Pope Alexander VII, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
3930864 Pope Alexander VII, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Gaulli, Giovanni Battista (Baciccio) (1639-1709); 67x56 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imagePontiff Collection: St. Francis imploring Pope Honorius III for the Confirmation of the Indulgence

St. Francis imploring Pope Honorius III for the Confirmation of the Indulgence, fresco from the Porziuncola
696572 St. Francis imploring Pope Honorius III for the Confirmation of the Indulgence, fresco from the Porziuncola, 1393 (fresco) by Ilario da Viterbo (fl)

Background imagePontiff Collection: Alexander VII and Queen Kristina, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)

Alexander VII and Queen Kristina, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)
3930865 Alexander VII and Queen Kristina, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Trevisani, Francesco (1656-1746) (attr. to); 113x149 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Leo XIII (colour litho)

Pope Leo XIII (colour litho)
2818212 Pope Leo XIII (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo XIII.ss le Pape Leon XIII)

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Gregory XV, c. 1622-23 (oil on canvas)

Pope Gregory XV, c. 1622-23 (oil on canvas)
3545834 Pope Gregory XV, c.1622-23 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 133.7x98.4 cm; J

Background imagePontiff Collection: Portrait of Pope Pius V (1504-72) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Pope Pius V (1504-72) (oil on canvas)
KAB243151 Portrait of Pope Pius V (1504-72) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePontiff Collection: Electing the Pope, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84)

Electing the Pope, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84)
STC172903 Electing the Pope, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84), published c.1770 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePontiff Collection: Architectural scheme with a portrait of Pope Urban VIII (1568-1644

Architectural scheme with a portrait of Pope Urban VIII (1568-1644
STC172907 Architectural scheme with a portrait of Pope Urban VIII (1568-1644) in a cartouche probably 17th century (w/c) by Italian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePontiff Collection: Innocent X (bronze)

Innocent X (bronze)
702423 Innocent X (bronze) by Algardi, Alessandro (1598-54); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Pope Innocent X (1574-1655).); Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePontiff Collection: FRERE HOSPITALIER

FRERE HOSPITALIER de Saint-Jacques du Haut-Pas - Frere Pontiff Date: 1848

Background imagePontiff Collection: The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist

The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran (Santissimo Salvatore e Santi Giovanni Battista ed Evangelista in Laterano)

Background imagePontiff Collection: Il Sommo Pontefice Leone XII, c1824. Creator: Unknown

Il Sommo Pontefice Leone XII, c1824. Creator: Unknown
Il Sommo Pontefice Leone XII, c1824. The Supreme Pontiff Leo XII. In atto di portare il venerabile nella solenne Processione del Corpus Domini l anno 1824

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Pius VII in the Sistine Chapel, 1814 (oil on canvas)

Pope Pius VII in the Sistine Chapel, 1814 (oil on canvas)
3247766 Pope Pius VII in the Sistine Chapel, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 74.5x92.7 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imagePontiff Collection: Portrait of Pope Pius II (engraving) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Pope Pius II (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF277631 Portrait of Pope Pius II (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Enea Silvio Piccolomini (1405-64); ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Leo Xii, 1810

Pope Leo Xii, 1810

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Clement Vii Born Giulio Di Giuliano De Medici, 1478 To 1534 From The National And Domestic

Pope Clement Vii Born Giulio Di Giuliano De Medici, 1478 To 1534 From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Innocent Iii 1161 To 1216. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William

Pope Innocent Iii 1161 To 1216. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Adrian Iv Or Hadrian Iv Born Circa 1100 To 1159. Only English Born Pope

Pope Adrian Iv Or Hadrian Iv Born Circa 1100 To 1159. Only English Born Pope. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pius IX (1792-1878). Italian pope

Pius IX (1792-1878). Italian pope, named Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti. Elected in 1846. Convened the First Vatican Council (1869-70). Engraving

Background imagePontiff Collection: Augustus ( 63 BC A?i? 14 AD). First Emperor. Statue Via Lab

Augustus ( 63 BC A?i? 14 AD). First Emperor. Statue Via Lab
Augustus ( 63 BC A?i? 14 AD). Was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC-14 AD. Statue Via Labicana Augustus. Augustus as Pontifex Maximus. 12 BC

Background imagePontiff Collection: Paul V (1552-1621)

Paul V (1552-1621). Italian pope (1605-21), named Camillo Borghese. Engraving by Crispin de Passe

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pius VI (1717-1799)

Pius VI (1717-1799). Italian pope, born Giannangelo Braschi. Elected in 1775. Colored engraving by R. Cremer

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Saint Gregory VII (c. 1015 / 1028-1085)

Pope Saint Gregory VII (c. 1015 / 1028-1085)
Pope Saint Gregory VII (c. 1015/1028-1085), born Hildebrand of Sovana. Pope from April 22, 1073, until his death. Colored

Background imagePontiff Collection: PIUS VII (1740-1829). Italian pope

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

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pius V, Saint (1504-1572)

Pius V, Saint (1504-1572). Italian pope, named Antonio Ghislieri. Elected in 1566. Engraving by Capuz. Colored

Background imagePontiff Collection: Leo X (1475-1521)

Leo X (1475-1521). Florentine Pope (1513-21), named Giovanni de Medici. Son of Lorenzo de Medici, the Magnificent. Engraving

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pius V, Saint (1504-1572). Italian pope, named Antonio Ghislieri. Elected in 1566

Pius V, Saint (1504-1572). Italian pope, named Antonio Ghislieri. Elected in 1566
Saint Pius V (1504-1572). Italian pope, named Antonio Ghislieri. Elected in 1566. Engraving by Capuz. Colored

Background imagePontiff Collection: Leo X (1475-1521). Florentine Pope (1513-21), named Giovanni de Medici

Leo X (1475-1521). Florentine Pope (1513-21), named Giovanni de Medici
Leo X (1475-1521). Florentine Pope (1513-1521), named Giovanni de Medici. Son of Lorenzo de Medici, the Magnificent. Engraving

Background imagePontiff Collection: Source Size = 3771 x 4975

Source Size = 3771 x 4975
" il Penseroso", the Pope in the Vatican

Background imagePontiff Collection: Source Size = 3816 x 4965

Source Size = 3816 x 4965
The Pope Hearing Private Mass in the Sistine Chapel

Background imagePontiff Collection: Source Size = 3766 x 4987

Source Size = 3766 x 4987
Rome: " what Might Be", a Popular Italian View of the Papal Question

Background imagePontiff Collection: Popes House, Plough Court, Lombard Street, 1860, London

Popes House, Plough Court, Lombard Street, 1860, London

Background imagePontiff Collection: Henry Iv. in the Courtyard of the Pope at Canossa

Henry Iv. in the Courtyard of the Pope at Canossa

Background imagePontiff Collection: John doing Homage to the Popes Legate

John doing Homage to the Popes Legate

Background imagePontiff Collection: Pope Urban Ii. Preaching the First Crusade in the Market Place of Clermont

Pope Urban Ii. Preaching the First Crusade in the Market Place of Clermont

Background imagePontiff Collection: Source Size = 4984 x 3661

Source Size = 4984 x 3661
The Papal Jubilee at Rome: the Pope Blessing the Polish Pilgrims at the Vatican

Background imagePontiff Collection: Source Size = 2446 x 1655

Source Size = 2446 x 1655
Holy Thursday, the Pope Washing the Feet of Poor Priests



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"Pontiff: A Glimpse into the Papal Legacy" From Francisco de Herrera's captivating artwork depicting St. Cornelius to the powerful presence of Pope Pius IX, the pontiffs have left an indelible mark on history. The siege of the Turks in July 1565 showcases their unwavering determination to protect Malta and defend their faith. In Bain News Service's black and white photographs, we witness Pope Benedict XV seated and standing, exuding wisdom and grace during a tumultuous time in world affairs. The fresco of Pope Urban I surrounded by Iustitia and Caritas reminds us of the importance of justice and charity within papal leadership. Pope Pius IX, an Italian pope known for his long reign, played a pivotal role in shaping Catholic doctrine during his time. Meanwhile, "The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple" fresco transports us back to 1311-12 when art became a medium for storytelling within religious spaces. The coronation of Pope Nicholas V in 1447 immortalized through tempera on panel highlights both grandeur and spirituality intertwined within papal ceremonies. In contrast, Pope Alexander VII's oil painting captures his unique personality that resonates even centuries later. Lastly, St. Francis imploring Pope Honorius III for confirmation of indulgence depicted in a Porziuncola fresco reveals the profound connection between saints and popes throughout history. These glimpses into various moments across different eras remind us that being a pontiff is not merely about holding office but rather embodying spiritual guidance amidst worldly challenges. Their legacies continue to inspire millions worldwide as they navigate faith with compassion while upholding tradition amidst changing times.