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Pope Leo Xiii Collection

"Pope Leo XIII: A Visionary Leader and Advocate for Peace" Pope Leo XIII, born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci in 1810

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Two Jubilees - a Harmony in Black and White, 1888

Two Jubilees - a Harmony in Black and White, 1888. The Pope paid a visit to Queen Victoria at the beginning of 1888. Dressed in white, he was in contrast to Her Majesty who

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: At it again!, 1885

At it again!, 1885
1577261 At it again!, 1885; (add.info.: At it again! by Eugene Zimmerman, 1862-1935, artist 1885. Illustration shows Pope Leo XIII climbing through a ballot box in an effort to get to the a sign)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii 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 imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: pope Leo XIII, c.1900 (b/w photo)

pope Leo XIII, c.1900 (b/w photo)
527313 pope Leo XIII, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Leo XIII (Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci 1810-1903) Pope from 1878. Photograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Pope Leon XIII (Gioacchino Pecci, 1810-1903) kneels in prayer in a church during a pilgrimage in

Pope Leon XIII (Gioacchino Pecci, 1810-1903) kneels in prayer in a church during a pilgrimage in Spain in 1884
AIS5341326 Pope Leon XIII (Gioacchino Pecci, 1810-1903) kneels in prayer in a church during a pilgrimage in Spain in 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: Drawing by H. Estevan); © Iberfoto

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Portrait of Pope Leon XIII (Gioacchino Pecci, 1810-1903)

Portrait of Pope Leon XIII (Gioacchino Pecci, 1810-1903)
JEB4836637 Portrait of Pope Leon XIII (Gioacchino Pecci, 1810-1903).; (add.info.: Portrait of Pope Leon XIII (Gioacchino Pecci, 1810-1903).); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Pope Blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The Pope Blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Pope Blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: A Business Alliance, 1887. Creator: Joseph Keppler

A Business Alliance, 1887. Creator: Joseph Keppler
A Business Alliance, 1887

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Religious costumes: from g to d an eveque wearing the mitre and holding the episcopal butt

Religious costumes: from g to d an eveque wearing the mitre and holding the episcopal butt
ELD4834296 Religious costumes: from g to d an eveque wearing the mitre and holding the episcopal butt, Pope Leon XIII (Leone XIII) sitting, a cardinal in prelatice screed (or cappa magna)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Pope Leon XIII (1810-1903) showing Russian tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the horrors of war

Pope Leon XIII (1810-1903) showing Russian tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the horrors of war
XEE4135229 Pope Leon XIII (1810-1903) showing Russian tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the horrors of war. The latter then proposes disarming

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Death Of Leo XIII, The Public Exposition Of The Body In The Chapel Of The Sacrament In St

The Death Of Leo XIII, The Public Exposition Of The Body In The Chapel Of The Sacrament In St. Peters (Colour Litho)
2798687 The Death Of Leo XIII, The Public Exposition Of The Body In The Chapel Of The Sacrament In St. Peters (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Portrait of Pope Leon XIII (Leo or Leone) (1810-1903) Illustration of Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937)

Portrait of Pope Leon XIII (Leo or Leone) (1810-1903) Illustration of Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937)
ELD4864277 Portrait of Pope Leon XIII (Leo or Leone) (1810-1903) Illustration of Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937) from " Storia d Italia" (History of Italy) by Paolo Giudici

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Visit of the German Emperor, Frederick to Rome 1883; from a picture presented to the German Em

The Visit of the German Emperor, Frederick to Rome 1883; from a picture presented to the German Em Creator: Unknown
The Visit of the German Emperor, Frederick to Rome 1883; from a picture presented to the German Emperor of his fathers visit to the Pope in 1883, 1888. From, The Graphic

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Visit of the German Emperor to Rome; The Emperor and Prince Henry leaving the Vatican after th

The Visit of the German Emperor to Rome; The Emperor and Prince Henry leaving the Vatican after th Creator: Unknown
The Visit of the German Emperor to Rome; The Emperor and Prince Henry leaving the Vatican after their visit to the Pope, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Evening of his Days, Pope Leo XIII in his Private Garden at the Vatican (litho)

The Evening of his Days, Pope Leo XIII in his Private Garden at the Vatican (litho)
1063564 The Evening of his Days, Pope Leo XIII in his Private Garden at the Vatican (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evening of his Days)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Leon XIII, 1875 / 79. Creator: Goupil and Co

Leon XIII, 1875 / 79. Creator: Goupil and Co
Leon XIII, 1875/79. [Portrait of Pope Leo XIII]. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1879), volume 7

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Pope Leo XIII (b / w photo)

Pope Leo XIII (b / w photo)
816706 Pope Leo XIII (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo XIII, head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Camerlengo Officially Announces The Death Of The Pontiff (Colour Litho)

Camerlengo Officially Announces The Death Of The Pontiff (Colour Litho)
2798686 Camerlengo Officially Announces The Death Of The Pontiff (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: In the Popes Anteroom, The Medici, After Visiting Leo XIII, Destroy Every Last Hopes (Colour Litho)

In the Popes Anteroom, The Medici, After Visiting Leo XIII, Destroy Every Last Hopes (Colour Litho)
2798685 In the Popes Anteroom, The Medici, After Visiting Leo XIII, Destroy Every Last Hopes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Popes Anteroom)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Leo XIII (colour litho)

Leo XIII (colour litho)
2798680 Leo XIII (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo XIII. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 12 July 1903.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: A Banquet To A Thousand Poor People Of Rome For The Jubilee Of Leo XIII

A Banquet To A Thousand Poor People Of Rome For The Jubilee Of Leo XIII, The Diners Enter The Vatican (colour litho)
2798640 A Banquet To A Thousand Poor People Of Rome For The Jubilee Of Leo XIII, The Diners Enter The Vatican (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Ceremony Of The Closing Of The Holy Door In St Peters At The End Of The Jubilee Year

The Ceremony Of The Closing Of The Holy Door In St Peters At The End Of The Jubilee Year (colour litho)
2798384 The Ceremony Of The Closing Of The Holy Door In St Peters At The End Of The Jubilee Year (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The English Pilgrims in Rome, Pope Leo XIII receiving the Address (litho)

The English Pilgrims in Rome, Pope Leo XIII receiving the Address (litho)
1600314 The English Pilgrims in Rome, Pope Leo XIII receiving the Address (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Pilgrims in Rome)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Election of a New Pope (engraving)

The Election of a New Pope (engraving)
1589940 The Election of a New Pope (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Election of a New Pope. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 March 1878)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Feasts For The Papal Jubilee In Rome SS Leo XIII Receives The Greetings From The Sacred

The Feasts For The Papal Jubilee In Rome SS Leo XIII Receives The Greetings From The Sacred College (colour litho)
2798526 The Feasts For The Papal Jubilee In Rome SS Leo XIII Receives The Greetings From The Sacred College (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Sale Of Old Weapons, Already Belonging To The Pontifical Army Heads Happened In The Vatican

The Sale Of Old Weapons, Already Belonging To The Pontifical Army Heads Happened In The Vatican (colour litho)
2798450 The Sale Of Old Weapons, Already Belonging To The Pontifical Army Heads Happened In The Vatican (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Last Consistory In Rome, Leo XIII Proclaims The New Cardinals (colour litho)

The Last Consistory In Rome, Leo XIII Proclaims The New Cardinals (colour litho)
2798189 The Last Consistory In Rome, Leo XIII Proclaims The New Cardinals (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Consistory In Rome)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The New Pope, Leo XIII (Joachim Pecci) (engraving)

The New Pope, Leo XIII (Joachim Pecci) (engraving)
1589920 The New Pope, Leo XIII (Joachim Pecci) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Pope, Leo XIII (Joachim Pecci)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Pope Leo XIII in the Winter of his Days (engraving)

Pope Leo XIII in the Winter of his Days (engraving)
1039449 Pope Leo XIII in the Winter of his Days (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo XIII in the Winter of his Days)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Walk of Leo XIII in the Vatican Gardens (litho)

The Walk of Leo XIII in the Vatican Gardens (litho)
2798681 The Walk of Leo XIII in the Vatican Gardens (litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Walk Of Leo XIII In The Vatican Gardens)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Pope Leo XIII Says In Front Of The Phonograph The Words Of The Apostolic Blessing (colour litho)

Pope Leo XIII Says In Front Of The Phonograph The Words Of The Apostolic Blessing (colour litho)
2798646 Pope Leo XIII Says In Front Of The Phonograph The Words Of The Apostolic Blessing (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Pope Receives Piedmontese Pilgrimage to Rome for the Holy Year (colour litho)

Pope Receives Piedmontese Pilgrimage to Rome for the Holy Year (colour litho)
2798278 Pope Receives Piedmontese Pilgrimage to Rome for the Holy Year (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Illness of SS Leo XIII (colour litho)

The Illness of SS Leo XIII (colour litho)
2785344 The Illness of SS Leo XIII (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illness of SS Leo XIII)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Pope Leo XIII

Pope Leo XIII
LLM460878 Pope Leo XIII by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo XIII. Illustration for Beautiful Pearls of Catholic Truth (John Duffy)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Pope Leo XIII (litho)

Pope Leo XIII (litho)
816709 Pope Leo XIII (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo XIII, head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Leon XIII, Pape (coloured photo)

Leon XIII, Pape (coloured photo)
975388 Leon XIII, Pape (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon XIII, Pape)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Cover of Le Petit Journal, 15 August 1891 (coloured engraving)

Cover of Le Petit Journal, 15 August 1891 (coloured engraving)
960265 Cover of Le Petit Journal, 15 August 1891 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Le Petit Journal, 15 August 1891)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Exhibition of the Queens Jubilee Gifts at St Jamess Palace (engraving)

Exhibition of the Queens Jubilee Gifts at St Jamess Palace (engraving)
1591414 Exhibition of the Queens Jubilee Gifts at St Jamess Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Leo XIII (engraving)

Leo XIII (engraving)
1589952 Leo XIII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo XIII. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 March 1878)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: SS Leo XIII In the Vatican Gardens (colour litho)

SS Leo XIII In the Vatican Gardens (colour litho)
2785333 SS Leo XIII In the Vatican Gardens (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: SS Leo XIII In the Vatican Gardens)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Episcopal Jubilee of Pope Leo XIII, the English Pilgrims leaving London for Rome on Tuesday

The Episcopal Jubilee of Pope Leo XIII, the English Pilgrims leaving London for Rome on Tuesday last (engraving)
1038712 The Episcopal Jubilee of Pope Leo XIII, the English Pilgrims leaving London for Rome on Tuesday last (engraving) by Hentschell, C

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Last Weeks Consistory In Rome, The Imposition Of The Hat On The New Cardinals (Colour Litho)

Last Weeks Consistory In Rome, The Imposition Of The Hat On The New Cardinals (Colour Litho)
2798678 Last Weeks Consistory In Rome, The Imposition Of The Hat On The New Cardinals (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Weeks Consistory In Rome)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: The Closing Of The Festivities For The Papal Jubilee, St Peters Square After The Great Ceremony

The Closing Of The Festivities For The Papal Jubilee, St Peters Square After The Great Ceremony... (colour litho)
2798642 The Closing Of The Festivities For The Papal Jubilee, St Peters Square After The Great Ceremony... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Among Centenarians, the Pope Receives a Pilgrim Over One Hundred Years Old (colour litho)

Among Centenarians, the Pope Receives a Pilgrim Over One Hundred Years Old (colour litho)
2798371 Among Centenarians, the Pope Receives a Pilgrim Over One Hundred Years Old (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among Centenarians)

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: Pope Leo XIII

Pope Leo XIII
LLM462498 Pope Leo XIII by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo XIII. Illustration for Storia d Italia by Paolo Giudici (Nerbini, 1933).); © Look and Learn

Background imagePope Leo Xiii Collection: His Holiness Pope Leo XIII, 1886. Artist: Franz von Lenbach

His Holiness Pope Leo XIII, 1886. Artist: Franz von Lenbach
His Holiness Pope Leo XIII, 1886. Vincenzo-Giacchino Pecci (1810-1903) was elected Pope in 1878. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]




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"Pope Leo XIII: A Visionary Leader and Advocate for Peace" Pope Leo XIII, born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci in 1810, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the late 19th century. Known for his progressive ideas and commitment to social justice, he left an indelible mark on both religious and political spheres. In his papal regalia, Pope Leo XIII exuded authority and reverence. From the grandeur of his golden mitre to the delicate intricacies of his episcopal butt, he embodied the solemnity of his position as head of the Catholic Church. Alongside him stood cardinals adorned in prelatice screed or cappa magna, symbolizing their high rank within ecclesiastical hierarchy. Together with bishops donning mitres and crosiers, they formed a powerful ensemble dedicated to spreading God's message. One pivotal moment that showcased Pope Leo XIII's influence occurred when he met Russian Tsar Nicholas II in 1898. The pope illustrated the horrors of war to the tsar through an illustration published in "Le Pelerin. " Moved by this depiction, Nicholas II proposed disarming as a means towards peace—an extraordinary testament to Pope Leo XIII's ability to inspire change even among world leaders. The passing marked a somber occasion for Catholics worldwide. His body lay exposed in St. Peter's Chapel of Sacrament—a public display honoring his life and legacy. This poignant scene captured by a color lithograph evoked both reverence and grief among those who paid their respects. Throughout history, artists have sought to immortalize Pope Leo XIII through various mediums—such as Tancredi Scarpelli's portrait featured in "Storia d'Italia. " This illustration beautifully captures not only his physical appearance but also hints at his influential role within Italian history during tumultuous times. Pope Leo XIII's impact extended beyond religious matters.