Joannes Collection (#3)

Anti-Pope Joannes XVI
ANTI-POPE JOANNES XVI humiliated by his rival, pope Gregorius V, who was not strong on Christian forgiveness

Joannes XVIII (Picart)
POPE JOANNES XVIII (Phasinus)

Pope Joannes XIII
POPE JOANNES XIII

Pope Joannes IV
POPE JOANNES IV

Pope Joannes IX
POPE JOANNES IX

Pope Joannes XIX
POPE JOANNES XIX (Romanus, brother of Benedictus VIII)

Pope Joannes III
POPE JOANNES III

Pope Joannes I
POPE JOANNES I pope and saint who died in prison

Pope Joannes XVII
POPE JOANNES XVII

Pope Joannes XXI
POPE JOANNES XXI (Pedro Juliani) Portuguese philosopher who died when his laboratory collapsed on him (Sometimes k.a. Joannes XX)

Anti-Pope Joannes XXIII
ANTI-POPE JOANNES XXIII (Baldassare Cossa)

Pope Joannes V
POPE JOANNES V

Joannes Sambucus / Larmess
JOANNES SAMBUCUS Hungarian scholar

Pope Joannes XII
POPE JOANNES XII noted for his fondness for his mother, La Belle Marozie

Pope Joannes XI
POPE JOANNES XI

Joannes Argyropoulos
JOANNES ARGYROPOULOS Greek scholar in Italy

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"Exploring the Legacy of Joannes: From Popes to Engravings" Joannes, a name that echoes through history, holds a multitude of fascinating stories and connections. From the Marca Hispanica sive limes hispanicus, an important defensive frontier in medieval Catalonia, to various popes who left their mark on the Catholic Church. One notable figure is Pope Joannes XIV, whose reign brought significant changes during the 9th century. Another pope with this name was Pope Joannes VI, who reigned from 701 to 705 and played a crucial role in shaping religious affairs during his time. But it's not just within papal history that we find traces of Joannes. In artistry, Wenceslaus Hollar captured his own self-portrait alongside Lucas and Cornelius van Wael in stunning engravings from the 17th century. These works showcase Hollar's talent as well as his connection to other artists. Delving further into artistic realms, Jan Meyssens' engraving depicts Adam and Eve alongside Dioscorides and Andromachus - figures intertwined by their shared association with knowledge and healing. The allure of exploration also intertwines with our understanding of Joannes. The Polus Antarcticus colored engraving from 1656 offers glimpses into uncharted territories at that time while igniting curiosity about what lies beyond our known world. Even within ecclesiastical history lies intrigue surrounding anti-popes like Joannes XVI or Phasinus (Pope Joannes XVIII). Their brief yet impactful reigns challenge traditional narratives while shedding light on complex power dynamics within the Church hierarchy.