The Vatican Collection (#5)

Pope Clement VI (1291-1352) gives an ultimatum to the Visconti family, 1351
ELD4854410 Pope Clement VI (1291-1352) gives an ultimatum to the Visconti family, 1351 (Pope Clement VI negociating with the Visconti family)

Gregorio Luigi Barnaba Chiaramonti, Pope Pius VII (engraving)
1728979 Gregorio Luigi Barnaba Chiaramonti, Pope Pius VII (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Pope Pius VII)

Pope Pius VI at the Hofburg, Vienna, 1782. 1789 (engraving)
7234843 Pope Pius VI at the Hofburg, Vienna, 1782. 1789 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pope at Home, a Private Audience with Leo XIII in the Vatican (litho)
1064094 The Pope at Home, a Private Audience with Leo XIII in the Vatican (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pope at Home)

The Lying in State of the Late Pope Pius IX (engraving)
1049950 The Lying in State of the Late Pope Pius IX (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lying in State of the Late Pope Pius IX)

Roma: Vaticano, Galleria dei Candelabri (b / w photo)
6017610 Roma: Vaticano, Galleria dei Candelabri (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaticano, Galleria dei Candelabri)

Roma: Vaticano, Galleria della Biblioteca (b / w photo)
6017603 Roma: Vaticano, Galleria della Biblioteca (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaticano, Galleria della Biblioteca)

Roma: Cortile del Belvedere nel Vaticano (b / w photo)
6017602 Roma: Cortile del Belvedere nel Vaticano (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortile del Belvedere nel Vaticano)

Pope Julius II, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234885 Pope Julius II, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Julius II kneeling in prayer, 16th century)

Death of Pope Pius X in his Vatican apartments in the second hour of the 20th century (colour litho)
2815677 Death of Pope Pius X in his Vatican apartments in the second hour of the 20th century (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perspicacity of Charles IV (engraving)
2788232 Perspicacity of Charles IV (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perspicacity of Charles IV)

Life in the Vatican, the Pope proceeding to his Summer Residence (litho)
1043065 Life in the Vatican, the Pope proceeding to his Summer Residence (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in the Vatican)

Rome, outside the Vatican, "No Admittance except on Business"(engraving)
1057681 Rome, outside the Vatican, " No Admittance except on Business" (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome, outside the Vatican)

The Popes Ninetieth Birthday, assisting his Holiness to Kneel at the Mass in the Private Chapel (litho)
1048345 The Popes Ninetieth Birthday, assisting his Holiness to Kneel at the Mass in the Private Chapel (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roma, Vaticano, Gran Sala della Biblioteca; Rome, Vatican, The Great Library Hall (b / w photo)
7152864 Roma, Vaticano, Gran Sala della Biblioteca; Rome, Vatican, The Great Library Hall (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roma, Vaticano)

The Arrival at the Vatican of an Inquirer after the Popes Health (engraving)
1063528 The Arrival at the Vatican of an Inquirer after the Popes Health (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rome, kissing the Toe of St Peters Statue (engraving)
1057696 Rome, kissing the Toe of St Peters Statue (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome, kissing the Toe of St Peters Statue)

Roma: Vaticano, Galleria delle Statue (b / w photo)
6017609 Roma: Vaticano, Galleria delle Statue (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaticano, Galleria delle Statue)

Roma: Lacoonte, Vaticano (b / w photo)
6017601 Roma: Lacoonte, Vaticano (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lacoonte, Vaticano)

The Popes Mass, His Holiness blessing Pilgrims in his Private Chapel at the Vatican (litho)
1039359 The Popes Mass, His Holiness blessing Pilgrims in his Private Chapel at the Vatican (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Popes Mass)

Roma: Vaticano, Gran Sala della Biblioteca (b / w photo)
6017607 Roma: Vaticano, Gran Sala della Biblioteca (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaticano, Gran Sala della Biblioteca)

Pope Pius V (coloured engraving)
1720951 Pope Pius V (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Pope Pius V (17 January 1504 - 1 May 1572), born Antonio Ghislieri (from 1518 called Michele Ghislieri, O.P.)

An Audience Day at the Vatican, the Popes Bodyguard crossing the Sala Clementina on the Way to the Audience Chamber
1039358 An Audience Day at the Vatican, the Popes Bodyguard crossing the Sala Clementina on the Way to the Audience Chamber (litho) by Lanos

Ceiling fresco by Pinturicchio in the Vatican, 15th century, 1890 (Chromolithograph)
7235449 Ceiling fresco by Pinturicchio in the Vatican, 15th century, 1890 (Chromolithograph) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roma: Apollo nel Belvedere, Vaticano (b / w photo)
6017600 Roma: Apollo nel Belvedere, Vaticano (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo nel Belvedere, Vaticano)

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)

Pope Clement XIV. Portrait
7243358 Pope Clement XIV. Portrait. by Trotter, Thomas (1750-1803); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Clement XIV, 1705-1774. Italian. Born Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli)

Interior of St Peter s, Rome (engraving)
5219012 Interior of St Peter s, Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of St Peter s, Rome)

Michel Angelo painting in the Sistine Chapel (engraving)
5224459 Michel Angelo painting in the Sistine Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel Angelo painting in the Sistine Chapel)

Posthumous portrait of the Ambassador of the King of the Congo to the Pope (engraving)
3646747 Posthumous portrait of the Ambassador of the King of the Congo to the Pope (engraving) by Kilian, Lucas (1579-1637); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait de Charlemagne, peint a la cire, conserve au Vatican (engraving)
3644982 Portrait de Charlemagne, peint a la cire, conserve au Vatican (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait de Charlemagne, peint a la cire)

The Horn of Alexander (engraving)
3628843 The Horn of Alexander (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horn of Alexander)

Roman farmyard (engraving)
3635359 Roman farmyard (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman farmyard. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged)

Loge de Raphael au Vatican (engraving)
3629506 Loge de Raphael au Vatican (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loge de Raphael au Vatican. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1836)

Septuagint in Vatican MS (litho)
3622970 Septuagint in Vatican MS (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Septuagint in Vatican MS)

Apollo Musagetes, from the Vatican (engraving)
5200917 Apollo Musagetes, from the Vatican (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo Musagetes, from the Vatican)

Faustina, wife of Antoninus Pius, from a statue in the Vatican (engraving)
5200913 Faustina, wife of Antoninus Pius, from a statue in the Vatican (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faustina, wife of Antoninus Pius)

The Papal Jubilee at Rome, the Pope blessing the Polish Pilgrims at the Vatican (engraving)
1059682 The Papal Jubilee at Rome, the Pope blessing the Polish Pilgrims at the Vatican (engraving) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Papal Jubilee at Rome)

The Popes Episcopal Jubilee, His Holiness pronouncing the Benediction after the Jubilee Mass in St Peter s
1038726 The Popes Episcopal Jubilee, His Holiness pronouncing the Benediction after the Jubilee Mass in St Peter s, Rome (engraving) by English School

Entrance to the Council Hall (engraving)
1056936 Entrance to the Council Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Council Hall)

The Pope blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome (engraving)
1036434 The Pope blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome (engraving) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pope blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome)

Giovanni Mastai-Ferretti, Pope Pius IX (engraving)
1049936 Giovanni Mastai-Ferretti, Pope Pius IX (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Mastai-Ferretti, Pope Pius IX)

The Visit of the German Emperor to Italy (engraving)
1041637 The Visit of the German Emperor to Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the German Emperor to Italy)

The Lying in State of the Late Pope Pius IX, Outside the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, St Peters (engraving)
1049955 The Lying in State of the Late Pope Pius IX, Outside the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, St Peters (engraving) by English School

The pope being carried to make his traditional Easter blessing (chromolitho)
1093792 The pope being carried to make his traditional Easter blessing (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of the holy door by the pope, Jubilee (chromolitho)
1093790 Opening of the holy door by the pope, Jubilee (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the holy door by the pope, Jubilee)

The Vatican and St Peters at Rome (engraving)
1092794 The Vatican and St Peters at Rome (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vatican and St Peters at Rome)

St Peter s, from the Villa Doria Pamfili (engraving)
969559 St Peter s, from the Villa Doria Pamfili (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Peter s, from the Villa Doria Pamfili)

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"The Vatican: A Glimpse into the Spiritual Heart of Rome" Step into the magnificent world of the Vatican, where history and faith intertwine to create a truly awe-inspiring experience. As you wander through its hallowed halls, you'll encounter breathtaking sights that have stood the test of time. One such sight is a portrait of Pope Pius X, capturing his priestly jubilee in vibrant colors. This celebration echoes throughout the Vatican, reminding visitors of the enduring legacy left by this esteemed pontiff. The grandeur continues as you enter St. Peter's Basilica, an architectural marvel that leaves all who behold it speechless. Its towering presence dominates the skyline of Rome and beckons pilgrims from around the globe to seek solace within its sacred walls. Inside this majestic basilica, frescoes depicting Prophet Jeremiah and "The Creation of Adam" transport you back in time to when these masterpieces were created between 1508-12. The artistry on display is nothing short of divine inspiration. As you explore further, your gaze falls upon an armorial plate adorned with a papal tiara and crossed keys—a symbol representing papal authority since 1503. It serves as a reminder of the immense power held by those who have guided Catholicism for centuries. Statues also grace St. Peter's Basilica, each telling stories steeped in devotion and reverence. Saint Ignatius Loyola stands tall, inspiring visitors with his unwavering dedication to spiritual enlightenment. Nearby stands Saint Helena—her marble figure exuding strength as she embodies motherhood and piety. Further along your journey lies statues honoring other revered saints like Benedict and Francis of Paola—each carved meticulously from marble—an embodiment of their virtuous lives dedicated to serving God. Finally, take a moment to admire not just these individual works but also how they collectively represent centuries' worth of faith-filled history within Vatican City—the spiritual heart of Rome.