Roman Catholicism Collection (page 3)

Padre Giovanni addressing the people in front of the Jesuits College, Naples... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Padre Giovanni addressing the people in front of the Jesuits College, Naples - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Portrait of Cardinal Roberto Ubaldino, 1627. Creator: Guido Reni
Portrait of Cardinal Roberto Ubaldino, 1627

Portrait of Cardinal Roberto Ubaldini (1581-1635), 1627. Creator: Guido Reni
Portrait of Cardinal Roberto Ubaldini (1581-1635), 1627

The Golden Bull of Clement VII. confirming Henry VIII. in the title of Defender of the Faith, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Golden Bull of Clement VII. confirming Henry VIII. in the title of Defender of the Faith, 1860. The title...which forms a part of the Royal style of British Sovereigns

Portrait of Marino Grimani, 1578. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Portrait of Marino Grimani, 1578

Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plénières), c.1790. Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plenieres), c.1790. A monumental staircase, flanked by buildings, chapels carved from the rock, and an aqueduct leading to a church

View of the Abbey of Monte Vergine high above Avellino, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of the Abbey of Monte Vergine high above Avellino, 1778

Triumphal chariot for Santa Rosalia, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Triumphal chariot for Santa Rosalia, 1778. Possibly a procession in Palermo for the saint's feast day on on 15 July. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of the Sta. Maria della Salute from St. Mark's Square in Venice, 1650-1699. Creator: Jan van Call
View of the Sta. Maria della Salute from St. Mark's Square in Venice, 1650-1699

Court of the Sint Antoniusklooster in Maastricht, in winter, 1837. Creator: Alexander Schaepkens
Court of the Sint Antoniusklooster in Maastricht, in winter, 1837

Two people in an interior, possibly Maria de Medici and Cardinal de Richelieu, 1833-1890. Creator: Johan Coenraad Leich
Two people in an interior, possibly Maria de Medici and Cardinal de Richelieu, 1833-1890. In the background, a man peeks from behind a curtain

James II (1633-1701), later king of England, at a young age, 1645-1655. Creator: Louis du Guernier
James II (1633-1701), later king of England, at a young age, 1645-1655. Miniature

James II (1633-1701), later King of England, as a young man, 1656. Creator: Louis du Guernier
James II (1633-1701), later King of England, as a young man, 1656. Miniature

Count de Montalembert - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Count de Montalembert - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Charles Forbes de Montalembert joined with M. de Coux and the Abbe Lacordaire in opening

View of the Church of Saint Sebastian Outside the Walls in Rome, 1750. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the Church of Saint Sebastian Outside the Walls in Rome, 1750

View of the Church of Saint John Lateran in Rome, 1750. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the Church of Saint John Lateran in Rome, 1750

Santa Ynez, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
Santa Ynez, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

San Buenaventura, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
San Buenaventura, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

Mission San Gabriel, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
Mission San Gabriel, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

Mission San Juan Capistrano, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
Mission San Juan Capistrano, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

Sonoma, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
Sonoma, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

San José, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
San Jose, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

San Luis Rey de Francia, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
San Luis Rey de Francia, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

San Juan Bautista, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
San Juan Bautista, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

Na. Sa. de la Soledad, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
Na. Sa. de la Soledad, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

San Miguel, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
San Miguel, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

La Purissima Concepcion (Old), Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
La Purissima Concepcion (Old), Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

Mission San Diego, Published in 1883. Creator: Henry Chapman Ford
Mission San Diego, Published in 1883. From Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California

Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Francesco Trevisani
Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni, late 17th-early 18th century. Italian cleric, grandnephew of Pope Alexander VIII. Ottoboni was the last person to hold the curial office of Cardinal-nephew

'Mission-House of the Catholics at the Gaboon; The Gaboon. 1875. Creator: Unknown
Mission-House of the Catholics at the Gaboon; The Gaboon. 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

'Ruins of a Jesuit mission church in Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of a Jesuit mission church in Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

'Details of Jesuit architecture in Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Details of Jesuit architecture in Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Blessed Nicolò Albergati (circa 1375-1443), between c.1740 and c.1743. Creator: Filippo della Valle
Blessed Nicolo Albergati (circa 1375-1443), between c.1740 and c.1743

The Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th... 1860. Creator: W Thomas
The Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th September - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

Illustration for the History of Henry VIII, 1797. Creator: Eberhard Siegfried Henne
Illustration for the History of Henry VIII, 1797

Alexander VII, 1599-1667, Pope, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Giovanni Battista Gaulli Baciccio
Alexander VII, 1599-1667, Pope, late 17th-early 18th century

Interior of the Dom in Trier, 1870-1880. Creator: Johannes Bosboom
Interior of the Dom in Trier, 1870-1880

Audience with Cardinal Aldobrandini in the Loggia of the Villa Belvedere in Frascati, 1822-1823

Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Saints Jerome and John the Baptist and a Carthusian Monk, c.1510. The Virgin is enthroned beneath a canopy on the left

Procession in the Old Catholic Church in The Hague, 1881. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
Procession in the Old Catholic Church in The Hague, 1881

Allegory of Queen Christina's submission to the Catholic Church... early 18th century. Creator: Angelo Trevisani
Allegory of Queen Christina's submission to the Catholic Church and Pope Alexander VII, early 18th century

Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg 1593-1661, count, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg 1593-1661, count, c17th century

Francesco Nerli, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Francesco Nerli, c17th century

Portrait of a Pope, 1700-1800. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Pope, 1700-1800

Alexander VII, 1599-1667, Pope, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Alexander VII, 1599-1667, Pope, c17th century

Mexico, the Cathedral, City of Mexico, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Mexico, the Cathedral, City of Mexico, c1899

View of the church Santo Spirito in Sassia in Rome, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the church Santo Spirito in Sassia in Rome, 1745-1775

View of interior of Church Val-de-Grâce in Paris, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of interior of Church Val-de-Grace in Paris, 1745-1775

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Roman Catholicism is a rich tapestry of history, art, and faith that spans centuries. From the exquisite artwork depicting saints like Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan by Winifred Mary Letts to the breathtaking Annunciation painted by Fra Angelico in the 15th century, it is evident that art has always played a significant role in this religious tradition. The magnificent Duomo in Piazza del Duomo, Spoleto stands as a testament to the grandeur and beauty associated with Roman Catholic cathedrals. Its towering presence in Umbria, Italy draws visitors from all over Europe who seek solace and inspiration within its sacred walls. Altarpieces such as the one featuring Saint Hugh of Lincoln from Thuison-les-Abbeville transport us back to an era when devotion was expressed through intricate craftsmanship. Created by an unknown artist between 1490 and 1500, this masterpiece captures both reverence for saints and artistic skill. Even historical figures like Roger Palmer, Earl of Castlemaine during the 17th century, were influenced by Roman Catholicism's teachings. Their lives intertwined with political events such as Henry IV's submission at Canossa in 1077 or Guy Fawkes' infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Hans Holbein the Younger immortalized Cardinal Fisher, Bishop of Rochester during his time (1532-1534) through his masterful portrait. This painting not only showcases Fisher's importance within Roman Catholicism but also highlights Holbein's talent for capturing human emotion on canvas. The Birmingham No Popery riots of 1868 serve as a reminder that religion can sometimes ignite fervent reactions among people. Scenes from these riots depict tensions surrounding Roman Catholic practices during that period. A visit to Vatican City allows one to climb the majestic steps leading up to its renowned museum. These steps symbolize both physical ascent towards knowledge and spiritual elevation towards divine understanding.