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Pope Clement Vii Collection

"Pope Clement VII: A Renaissance Pontiff and Political Strategist" Pope Clement VII, born Giulio de' Medici

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: A tourist in St. Patrick's Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio), a historic well in Orvieto

A tourist in St. Patrick's Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio), a historic well in Orvieto, Terni province, Umbria region, Italy. (MR)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: A tourist in St. Patrick's Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio), a historic well in Orvieto

A tourist in St. Patrick's Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio), a historic well in Orvieto, Terni province, Umbria region, Italy. (MR)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Pope Clement VII, 1478 - 1534

Pope Clement VII, 1478 - 1534
3062208 Pope Clement VII, 1478 - 1534.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Giulio di Giuliano de Medici. Hand writing sample.)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Giulio de Medici) 1478-1534

Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Giulio de Medici) 1478-1534
XEE5027439 Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Giulio de Medici) 1478-1534; (add.info.: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Giulio de Medici) 1478-1534); Stefano Bianchetti

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: History of Religions: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Jules de Medicis, 1478-1534)

History of Religions: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Jules de Medicis, 1478-1534)
NWI4939715 History of Religions: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Jules de Medicis, 1478-1534). Reproduction of a painting by Bronzino

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: CLEMENT VII (1478-1534) (engraving)

CLEMENT VII (1478-1534) (engraving)
CUL4930483 CLEMENT VII (1478-1534) (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CLEMENT VII (1478-1534). Pope between 1523 and 1534. born Giulio di Giuliano de Medici

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: The Golden Bull of Clement VII. confirming Henry VIII. in the title of Defender of the Faith

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

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: The Golden Bull of Clement VII. confirming Henry VIII. in the title of Defender of the Faith

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

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (1478-1534), 1526. Creator: Piombo, Sebastiano, del (1485-1547)

Portrait of Pope Clement VII (1478-1534), 1526. Creator: Piombo, Sebastiano, del (1485-1547)
Portrait of Pope Clement VII (1478-1534), 1526. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: King Henry the Eighth and Anna Bullen, ca. 1728. Creator: William Hogarth

King Henry the Eighth and Anna Bullen, ca. 1728. Creator: William Hogarth
King Henry the Eighth and Anna Bullen, ca. 1728

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Pope Leo X and Cardinals Ludovico de Rossi and Giulio de Medici. Copy after Raphael, 1821

Pope Leo X and Cardinals Ludovico de Rossi and Giulio de Medici. Copy after Raphael, 1821

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Fontana di Belvedere aFrascati... 1691 or after. Creator: Giovanni Battista Falda

Fontana di Belvedere aFrascati... 1691 or after. Creator: Giovanni Battista Falda
Fontana di Belvedere a Frascati, fabricata sopra il piano dell antecedente di qva, e di la, col medesimo disegno et architettura, 1691 or after

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Clement VII (engraving)

Clement VII (engraving)
663444 Clement VII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clement VII. Illustration from unidentified late 19th century history of England)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Portrait of Pope Clement VII, Seated three-quarter length, (oil on panel)

Portrait of Pope Clement VII, Seated three-quarter length, (oil on panel)
827682 Portrait of Pope Clement VII, Seated three-quarter length, (oil on panel) by Bugiardini, Giuliano (1475-1554); 91.2x74.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Pope Clement VII)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c

The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c
XIR244102 The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c.1630-40 (tapestry) (detail of 167804) by Flemish School, (17th century); Musee du Temps, Besancon

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: The Queen of Naples surrenders her Dominions to Pope Clement 7th (engraving)

The Queen of Naples surrenders her Dominions to Pope Clement 7th (engraving)
814476 The Queen of Naples surrenders her Dominions to Pope Clement 7th (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Noblemen of France and Italy at the start of the 16th century (engraving)

Noblemen of France and Italy at the start of the 16th century (engraving)
957919 Noblemen of France and Italy at the start of the 16th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: The Transfiguration, 1516-1520 (tempera on wood)

The Transfiguration, 1516-1520 (tempera on wood)
3481021 The Transfiguration, 1516-1520 (tempera on wood) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); (add.info.: The Transfiguration is the last painting by Raphael)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Plate 3: Charles V Crowned Emperor entering Rome with the Pope

Plate 3: Charles V Crowned Emperor entering Rome with the Pope, from the Triumphs of Charles V, 1614

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Decoration in the Villa Madama, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown

Decoration in the Villa Madama, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Decoration in the Villa Madama, Rome, Italy, (1928). About 1520...Ceiling-painting in the hall of the Villa Madama...(on the Monte Mario)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Paolo Giovio (1483-1552) Italian physician, historian, biographer, and prelate. Assigned chair of Moral Philosophy

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Clement VII, (1478- 1534), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Clement VII, (1478- 1534), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Clement VII, (1478- 1534), 1830. Pope Clement VII (1478- 1534) head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 19 November 1523 to his death on 25 September 1534

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Ceremonial Procession in Bologna on 5 November 1529, on the Occasion of Charles Vs Coronation by Po

Ceremonial Procession in Bologna on 5 November 1529, on the Occasion of Charles Vs Coronation by Pope Clement VII, 1530. Private Collection

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (1478-1534)

Portrait of Pope Clement VII (1478-1534). Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Pope Clement VII crowned Charles V in Bologna, 1556-1562. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)

Pope Clement VII crowned Charles V in Bologna, 1556-1562. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Pope Clement VII crowned Charles V in Bologna, 1556-1562. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Papst Leo X. 1475-1521, 1934

Papst Leo X. 1475-1521, 1934. Pope Leo X (1475-1521), Giulio de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII; 1478-1534) and Cardinal de Rossi. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Bull of Pope Clement VII. Against Henry VIIIs Divorce, 1530, (1903)

Bull of Pope Clement VII. Against Henry VIIIs Divorce, 1530, (1903). From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Pope Leo X, Giulio de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII) and Cardinal de Rossi, 1882

Pope Leo X, Giulio de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII) and Cardinal de Rossi, 1882
Pope Leo X (1475-1521), Giulio de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII; 1478-1534) and Cardinal de Rossi, 1882. Original held by the Pitti Palace

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Renaissance Art in Italy: Raphael, (c1900)

Renaissance Art in Italy: Raphael, (c1900). Raphael Sanzio (1483-1520) working on his portrait of Pope Leo X and Cardinals Giulio de Medici and Rossi. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Portrait Alessandro de Medici Alessandro de Medici

Portrait Alessandro de Medici Alessandro de Medici
Portrait of Alessandro de Medici, Portrait of Alessandro de Medici (1510-1537), named Il Moro, the bastard son of Giulio de Medici (Pope Clement VII)

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: Portrait of Pope Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de Medici and Luigi de Rossi, ca 1518

Portrait of Pope Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de Medici and Luigi de Rossi, ca 1518. Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)
Portrait of Pope Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de Medici and Luigi de Rossi, ca 1518. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imagePope Clement Vii Collection: PREL2A-00038

PREL2A-00038
Pope Clement VII, originally named Giulio de Medici. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting by Bronzino



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"Pope Clement VII: A Renaissance Pontiff and Political Strategist" Pope Clement VII, born Giulio de' Medici, was a prominent figure in the tumultuous times of the 16th century. His reign as pope from 1523 to 1534 witnessed significant political and religious upheavals that shaped European history. Known for his astute diplomatic skills, Pope Clement VII navigated through complex power dynamics during his papacy. The Fontana di Belvedere in Frascati stands as a testament to his patronage of the arts. Created by Giovanni Battista Falda in 1691 or after, this magnificent fountain reflects the grandeur associated with Clement VII's era. In an engraving capturing his likeness, we see Pope Clement VII seated three-quarter length. This portrait immortalizes his dignified presence and intellectual prowess, and is a reminder of how he steered the Catholic Church amidst challenging circumstances. One notable event during his pontificate was "The Coronation of Charles V. " Depicted in tapestry artistry dating back to the early 16th century, it symbolizes Pope Clement VII's role in crowning Charles V as Holy Roman Emperor – a strategic alliance that would shape Europe's destiny. Another engraving portrays "The Queen of Naples surrendering her Dominions" to Pope Clement VII. This image highlights not only his political influence but also sheds light on territorial disputes prevalent at that time. During this period, noblemen from France and Italy played crucial roles in shaping politics across borders. Engravings depicting these influential figures provide insights into their interconnectedness with Pope Clement VII's reign. Artistic masterpieces such as "The Transfiguration, " painted between 1516-1520 by Raphael, exemplify the cultural richness fostered under Pope Clement VII's patronage. These works continue to inspire awe even today due to their technical brilliance and spiritual depth. Pope Clement VII's political maneuvering extended beyond Europe.