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The City of Vatican, a place steeped in history and spirituality

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature

Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco
868145 Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco, Vatican museums, Rome

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Commentary on the Bible - Angels - Vatican Museum, Rome, Italie

Commentary on the Bible - Angels - Vatican Museum, Rome, Italie
GNG5284002 Commentary on the Bible - Angels - Vatican Museum, Rome, Italie; (add.info.: Commentary on the Bible - Angels - Vatican Museum, Rome, Italie ); Godong

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Tapestry depicting the nativity - Gallery of Tapestries - Vatican Museum, Roma, Italy

Tapestry depicting the nativity - Gallery of Tapestries - Vatican Museum, Roma, Italy
GNG5284001 Tapestry depicting the nativity - Gallery of Tapestries - Vatican Museum, Roma, Italy; Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241)

Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241)
BEN5472507 Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241). Manuscript page Gregorius PP IX Decretalium libri Quinque, Cum Glosis, Book III

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Allegorical cartoon depicting the map of Italy formed by the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi

Allegorical cartoon depicting the map of Italy formed by the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882)
FGL5482129 Allegorical cartoon depicting the map of Italy formed by the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) chasing Pope Pius IX from Italy

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: The Vatican Library, Rome in 18th century

The Vatican Library, Rome in 18th century
5669643 The Vatican Library, Rome in 18th century; (add.info.: Engraved Illustration showing the Vatican Library, Rome in 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: The interior of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican at Rome

The interior of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican at Rome
5669508 The interior of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican at Rome; (add.info.: 18th century Illustration of the interior of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican at Rome. Circa 1750)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8644790 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8644789 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: The Sistine Chapel at Rome (engraving)

The Sistine Chapel at Rome (engraving)
8647197 The Sistine Chapel at Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sistine Chapel at Rome)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano

Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio
FLO4987900 Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio, Francesco Penni, Vincenzio da San Gimignano, Pellegrino da Modena

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Portrait of Agostino Rivarola (1758-1842), Italian cardinal. Anonymous painting of the 19th century

Portrait of Agostino Rivarola (1758-1842), Italian cardinal. Anonymous painting of the 19th century
VEN5027278 Portrait of Agostino Rivarola (1758-1842), Italian cardinal. Anonymous painting of the 19th century. Biblioteca Civica, Faenza.; (add.info.: Portrait of Agostino Rivarola (1758-1842)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Italy, Painting of the Vatican Chapel, 1860, THE dispute of the Holy Sacrament of Raffaello Sanzio

Italy, Painting of the Vatican Chapel, 1860, THE dispute of the Holy Sacrament of Raffaello Sanzio
LUX4732974 Italy, Painting of the Vatican Chapel, 1860, THE dispute of the Holy Sacrament of Raffaello Sanzio, dit Raphael (1483-1520) of the Italian Renaissance; (add.info.: Italy)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Rome, Italy, The Pope and his Government, 1860

Rome, Italy, The Pope and his Government, 1860
LUX4729474 Rome, Italy, The Pope and his Government, 1860; (add.info.: Rome, Italy, The Pope and his Government, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Order of Saint Gregoire the Great (Holy Siege) Vatican - Advertising chocolate Poulain, 1910

Order of Saint Gregoire the Great (Holy Siege) Vatican - Advertising chocolate Poulain, 1910
JAB4121115 Order of Saint Gregoire the Great (Holy Siege) Vatican - Advertising chocolate Poulain, 1910; (add.info.: Order of Saint Gregoire the Great (Holy Siege)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Rome: The fountain of the Vatican on the square in pavement, 1865

Rome: The fountain of the Vatican on the square in pavement, 1865
LUX4712924 Rome: The fountain of the Vatican on the square in pavement, 1865; (add.info.: Rome: The fountain of the Vatican on the square in pavement, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Statue of St. Peter holding the key at Piazza San Pietro, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe, 2019 (photo)

Statue of St. Peter holding the key at Piazza San Pietro, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe, 2019 (photo)
8858850 Statue of St. Peter holding the key at Piazza San Pietro, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe, 2019 (photo) by De Fabris

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Statue of St. Peter holding the key at Piazza San Pietro, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe, 2019 (photo)

Statue of St. Peter holding the key at Piazza San Pietro, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe, 2019 (photo)
8858849 Statue of St. Peter holding the key at Piazza San Pietro, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe, 2019 (photo) by De Fabris

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Historical Geography

Historical Geography
5315201 Historical Geography; (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Italy. Rome. Swiss Guards, in their sixteenth-century parti-coloured uniforms)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Story of the life of Moses. Detail of the rope and pulley of the well

Story of the life of Moses. Detail of the rope and pulley of the well. Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi
BEN5471136 Story of the life of Moses. Detail of the rope and pulley of the well. Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi known as Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510). Fresco, 1481

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, Vatican City, Rome, Italy

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, Vatican City, Rome, Italy
7301589 The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, Vatican City, Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, Vatican City, Rome, Italy, seen here in the 19th century)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Statue of the Roman goddess Abbondanza or Abundantia with the cornucopia (horn of plenty)

Statue of the Roman goddess Abbondanza or Abundantia with the cornucopia (horn of plenty)
FLO4997329 Statue of the Roman goddess Abbondanza or Abundantia with the cornucopia (horn of plenty). In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican. Copperplate engraving by Gio

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Statue of Pudicitia, goddess of modesty, in veiled robes. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican

Statue of Pudicitia, goddess of modesty, in veiled robes. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican
FLO4997319 Statue of Pudicitia, goddess of modesty, in veiled robes. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: St. Peter's Square in Rome in the 17th century - Painting by Viviano Codazzi (1604-1670) - Madrid

St. Peter's Square in Rome in the 17th century - Painting by Viviano Codazzi (1604-1670) - Madrid, Prado Museum
XEE5027167 St. Peter's Square in Rome in the 17th century - Painting by Viviano Codazzi (1604-1670) - Madrid, Prado Museum; (add.info.: St)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: St. Peter's Square in Rome in the 19th century - Watercolour by Jean Duprez - Privee Collection

St. Peter's Square in Rome in the 19th century - Watercolour by Jean Duprez - Privee Collection, Milan
XEE5027211 St. Peter's Square in Rome in the 19th century - Watercolour by Jean Duprez - Privee Collection, Milan; (add.info.: St)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Different uniforms of Swiss guards (Swiss guards) from the Vatican City

Different uniforms of Swiss guards (Swiss guards) from the Vatican City, chromolithography from the end of the 19th
JAB5037080 Different uniforms of Swiss guards (Swiss guards) from the Vatican City, chromolithography from the end of the 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: St. Peter's Square of Rome, Vatican, Rome, Italy

St. Peter's Square of Rome, Vatican, Rome, Italy
IMB4916747 St. Peter's Square of Rome, Vatican, Rome, Italy.; (add.info.: St. Peter's Square of Rome, Vatican, Rome, Italy.); Photo © BAO/Imagebroker

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Engraved reproduction of 'The fire of the village' showing the citizens of Rome fleeing

Engraved reproduction of "The fire of the village" showing the citizens of Rome fleeing the burning city
NWI4857492 Engraved reproduction of "The fire of the village" showing the citizens of Rome fleeing the burning city

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome, from the Vatican terrace, 1911

Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome, from the Vatican terrace, 1911
3480926 Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome, from the Vatican terrace, 1911; (add.info.: Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Russians routing Bulgarians in cavalry skirmish. 10th century

Russians routing Bulgarians in cavalry skirmish. 10th century (chromolithograph from an Sclavonian manuscript in)
532826 Russians routing Bulgarians in cavalry skirmish. 10th century (chromolithograph from an Sclavonian manuscript in the Vatican Library); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)

Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)
8644783 Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8650791 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: The Washing of the Feet, Mosaic, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe

The Washing of the Feet, Mosaic, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe
7277612 The Washing of the Feet, Mosaic, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe; St. Peter's, Vatican City; © Imagebroker

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: The Blinding of Elymas, 1515 (painting)

The Blinding of Elymas, 1515 (painting)
3481091 The Blinding of Elymas, 1515 (painting); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: The Blinding of Elymas (cartoon for the Sistine Chapel) 1515

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro

St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro
7278207 St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro; Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, was laid out in front of St)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: The Coronation of Louis the Bavarian in St. Peter's Basilica by the Bishop of Arezzo

The Coronation of Louis the Bavarian in St. Peter's Basilica by the Bishop of Arezzo
7278161 The Coronation of Louis the Bavarian in St. Peter's Basilica by the Bishop of Arezzo; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of Louis the Bavarian in St)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Statue of Immortalita or Immortality wearing a himation (cloak)

Statue of Immortalita or Immortality wearing a himation (cloak) and peplos in the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican
FLO4997324 Statue of Immortalita or Immortality wearing a himation (cloak) and peplos in the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican. Copperplate engraving by G. Petrini after an illustration by A

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Marine identification signs in the 1880s. Including standard flags of England, Spain, Japan, Russia

Marine identification signs in the 1880s. Including standard flags of England, Spain, Japan, Russia
NWI4846581 Marine identification signs in the 1880s. Including standard flags of England, Spain, Japan, Russia, United States of America, France, Isle of Man, Holland, Denmark, Portugal, Austria

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: View of Italy: St. Peter and Fort Sant'Angelo in Rome. Etching by WEBER

View of Italy: St. Peter and Fort Sant'Angelo in Rome. Etching by WEBER
JEB4834261 View of Italy: St. Peter and Fort Sant'Angelo in Rome. Etching by WEBER, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912579 Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa or Friedrich der Rothbart, d. 1190)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Cover of ' The Grelot', number 1515, Satirical en Colours, 1900_4_22

Cover of " The Grelot", number 1515, Satirical en Colours, 1900_4_22
ICA4924163 Cover of " The Grelot", number 1515, Satirical en Colours, 1900_4_22: Un pope fin-de-century - Anticlericalism - Eg avec reactionaries, Eg antirepublican

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Rome: Roman statue of the river god of the Nile at the Vatican Museum, 1890

Rome: Roman statue of the river god of the Nile at the Vatican Museum, 1890
LUX4712938 Rome: Roman statue of the river god of the Nile at the Vatican Museum, 1890; (add.info.: Rome: Roman statue of the river god of the Nile at the Vatican Museum)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Vatican, Rome: Pontifical guards posing in uniform in studio, 1880

Vatican, Rome: Pontifical guards posing in uniform in studio, 1880
LUX4718906 Vatican, Rome: Pontifical guards posing in uniform in studio, 1880; (add.info.: Vatican, Rome: Pontifical guards posing in uniform in studio, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Rome on the Tiber, The Vatican, 1700

Rome on the Tiber, The Vatican, 1700
2900912 Rome on the Tiber, The Vatican, 1700; (add.info.: Rome on the Tiber, The Vatican, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Inset portrait of Leo XIII (Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci 1810-1903), the pope from 1878

Inset portrait of Leo XIII (Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci 1810-1903), the pope from 1878
535259 Inset portrait of Leo XIII (Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci 1810-1903), the pope from 1878, opening the Vatican archives for historical research, 1883

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)

Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)
8644781 Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Library of the Vatican, at Rome (engraving)

Library of the Vatican, at Rome (engraving)
8647218 Library of the Vatican, at Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Library of the Vatican, at Rome)

Background imageCity Of Vatican Collection: Third Period of Greek Sculpture, About 400-323 BC (engraving)

Third Period of Greek Sculpture, About 400-323 BC (engraving)
8644784 Third Period of Greek Sculpture, About 400-323 BC (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Third Period of Greek Sculpture, About 400-323 BC)




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The City of Vatican, a place steeped in history and spirituality. From the stunning frescoes by Prophet Jeremiah and The Creation of Adam, to the intricate Armorial plate with a papal tiara and crossed keys, every corner tells a story. As you wander through Saint Peter's Basilica, you'll come across statues that exude reverence. The Statue of Saint Ignatius of Loyola stands tall, reminding visitors of his unwavering faith. Nearby is the elegant Statue of St. Helena, her marble figure radiating grace and devotion. Further inside the basilica, you'll find more masterpieces carved in stone. The Statue of Saint Benedict captures his wisdom and influence on monastic life while the statue of Saint Francis of Paola reflects his humility and love for all creatures great and small. Not far away stands the majestic Statue of Saint Camillus de Lellis, symbolizing compassion towards those who suffer. These sculptures are testaments to the saints' legacies within Vatican City. Venturing into Raphael rooms at Vatican Museums reveals even more artistic wonders. In one room lies an awe-inspiring fresco titled "Theology, " created by Raphael himself in 1508. It depicts profound theological concepts through vibrant colors and meticulous details. Adjacent to it is another masterpiece called "Della Rovere emblem. " Painted by Raphael as well, this fresco showcases an emblem representing Pope Julius II's family name - a symbol deeply intertwined with Vatican history. And let us not forget about poetry; yet another ceiling fresco adorning these remarkable rooms. Created by Raphael during the same period as other works mentioned above (1508), it celebrates literature's power to inspire souls with its beauty and eloquence. Lastly, we encounter "The Baptism of Constantine" fresco from 1517-1524 which portrays this significant event in Christian history when Emperor Constantine embraced Christianity wholeheartedly. In the City of Vatican, art and spirituality intertwine harmoniously.