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Bonaventura Cardinalised
SAINT BONAVENTURA, follower of Francesco d Assisi, Italian- born cardinal in France : depicted receiving his nice cardinals hat in 1273. Date: circa 1221 - 1274
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1221 1273 1274 Assisi Bonaventura Born Cardinal Depicted Follower Francesco Nice Receiving
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In this evocative image from the annals of medieval European history, Saint Bonaventura, a renowned Italian-born theologian and cardinal in the Catholic Church, is depicted being bestowed with the symbolic red hat signifying his new rank as a Cardinal in 1273. Born in Bagnoregio, Italy, around 1221, Bonaventura was a close follower of St. Francis of Assisi and played a significant role in the development of the Franciscan Order. The scene unfolds in an ornate, Gothic setting, with Bonaventura standing humbly before a figure believed to be Pope Gregory X, who holds the distinctive red hat aloft, ready to place it on the recipient's head. The pope is surrounded by a retinue of cardinals and clergy, all dressed in the rich robes and vestments of the time. The intricate architectural details of the room, with its vaulted ceilings and ornate columns, further underscore the grandeur and importance of the occasion. Bonaventura's face is a study in piety and reverence, his eyes downcast as he receives the honor bestowed upon him. The red hat, a symbol of the cardinalate and the Church's highest honors, is a striking contrast against the somber, dark robes of the clergy and the muted colors of the room. The image captures a moment of history, as Bonaventura, a devoted follower of St. Francis, takes his place among the highest echelons of the Catholic Church. This image offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages, a time of great change and development. The intricate details of the scene, from the ornate setting to the somber robes and the symbolic red hat, transport us back to a time when the Church played a central role in the lives of people across Europe.
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