The Vatican Collection (#9)

Castel Sant Angello and Bridge in Rome (chromolitho)
735534 Castel Sant Angello and Bridge in Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castel Sant Angello and Bridge in Rome)

Terpsichore (engraving)
3653677 Terpsichore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terpsichore, Antique statue in the Vatican)

The Group of the Laocoon (engraving)
3653633 The Group of the Laocoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Group of the Laocoon)

Coronation ceremony of the new Pope Benedict XV in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday 6 September (colour litho)
2815681 Coronation ceremony of the new Pope Benedict XV in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday 6 September (colour litho) by Beltrame

Closing of the London Eucharistic Congress, the Papal Legate imparts the Blessing... (colour litho)
2815152 Closing of the London Eucharistic Congress, the Papal Legate imparts the Blessing... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pope Pius X receives and blesses French gymnasts in the courtyard ofs Damaso (colour litho)
2814937 Pope Pius X receives and blesses French gymnasts in the courtyard ofs Damaso (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Porteur de tiare (engraving)
2814467 Porteur de tiare (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porteur de tiare. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 1H)

La Loggia et le Pape donnant la benediction (engraving)
2814466 La Loggia et le Pape donnant la benediction (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Loggia et le Pape donnant la benediction)

Mr Es Willard in The Cardinal (colour photo)
2818044 Mr Es Willard in The Cardinal (colour photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Es Willard in The Cardinal)

The Popes Almoner relieving the Poor on the Anniversary of the Commencement of his Pontificate (engraving)
2773779 The Popes Almoner relieving the Poor on the Anniversary of the Commencement of his Pontificate (engraving) by English School

The Creators of the Vatican (colour litho)
2795754 The Creators of the Vatican (colour litho) by Vernet, Horace (1789-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raphael in the Vatican)

Papal conclave to elect a successor to Pope Leo XIII (colour litho)
2795750 Papal conclave to elect a successor to Pope Leo XIII (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papal conclave to elect a successor to Pope Leo XIII)

St Peters Day at Rome (engraving)
2785436 St Peters Day at Rome (engraving) by Haghe, Louis (1806-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Peters Day at Rome)

The death of Pope Leo XIII (colour litho)
2782402 The death of Pope Leo XIII (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Pope Leo XIII)

The Paris-Rome-Turin air race (colour litho)
2779725 The Paris-Rome-Turin air race (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris-Rome-Turin air race)

Statue du dieu Mithra, au Vatican, dans l une des salles de la Bibliotheque (engraving)
3629580 Statue du dieu Mithra, au Vatican, dans l une des salles de la Bibliotheque (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue du dieu Mithra, au Vatican)

Hasekura Tsunenaga, Japanese ambassador to the Pope, 1615 (engraving)
3646767 Hasekura Tsunenaga, Japanese ambassador to the Pope, 1615 (engraving) by Sadeler, Raphael I (1561-1632) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hasekura Tsunenaga (1571-1622)

A Lenten Custom, Rome (litho)
2799265 A Lenten Custom, Rome (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lenten Custom, Rome)

The Conclave in the Sistine Chapel for the Election of the New Pontiff (colour litho)
2798691 The Conclave in the Sistine Chapel for the Election of the New Pontiff (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

A unique reception in the Vatican (colour litho)
2783544 A unique reception in the Vatican (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A unique reception at the Vatican)

View of Rome (engraving)
1612250 View of Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Rome. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1850)

St Peters at Rome (engraving)
974074 St Peters at Rome (engraving) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Peters Square and Basilica, Rome)

The Recent English Pilgrimage to the Vatican (engraving)
1628590 The Recent English Pilgrimage to the Vatican (engraving) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent English Pilgrimage to the Vatican)

The Cardinal Camerlengo verifying the Death of the Pope (engraving)
1589898 The Cardinal Camerlengo verifying the Death of the Pope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cardinal Camerlengo verifying the Death of the Pope)

Holy-Water Font at the Entrance to St Peter s, Rome (engraving)
1099386 Holy-Water Font at the Entrance to St Peter s, Rome (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy-Water Font at the Entrance to St Peter s, Rome)

The Pope in St Peters on Christmas Day (engraving)
1099299 The Pope in St Peters on Christmas Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pope in St Peters on Christmas Day)

The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome, the Council-Chamber in the North Transept of St Peters (engraving)
1099642 The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome, the Council-Chamber in the North Transept of St Peters (engraving) by English School

The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome, Procession of Bishops entering the Council Chamber (engraving)
1099634 The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome, Procession of Bishops entering the Council Chamber (engraving) by English School

Arrival at Rome (chromolitho)
1094091 Arrival at Rome (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival at Rome. French educational card, early 20th century)

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)

Celebration of the Popes Sacerdotal Jubilee at Rome (engraving)
1037876 Celebration of the Popes Sacerdotal Jubilee at Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebration of the Popes Sacerdotal Jubilee at Rome)

The Prophet Jeremiah, from the Painting by Michael Angelo, in the Sistine Chapel, at Rome (engraving)
1101298 The Prophet Jeremiah, from the Painting by Michael Angelo, in the Sistine Chapel, at Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prophet Jeremiah)

The Apartments of the Vatican (engraving)
1049938 The Apartments of the Vatican (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apartments of the Vatican)

Papal Retainers at the Vatican (engraving)
1049170 Papal Retainers at the Vatican (engraving) by Heilbuth, Ferdinand (1826-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papal Retainers at the Vatican)

Dr Josephus Fessler (engraving)
1056946 Dr Josephus Fessler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Josephus Fessler, Secretary to the Council of the Vatican)

Easter Day at Rome (engraving)
1057925 Easter Day at Rome (engraving) by Lewis, John Frederick (1805-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Day at Rome)

Rome, on the Steps of St Peter s, "Per Carita, Signori"(engraving)
1057704 Rome, on the Steps of St Peter s, " Per Carita, Signori" (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome, on the Steps of St Peter s)

The Popes Swiss Guards at the Vatican (chromolitho)
1051628 The Popes Swiss Guards at the Vatican (chromolitho) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Popes Swiss Guards at the Vatican)

The Pontifical Procession at the Feast of the Madonna, a Reminiscence of Rome under Papal Rule (engraving)
1049946 The Pontifical Procession at the Feast of the Madonna, a Reminiscence of Rome under Papal Rule (engraving) by French School

Inquiring after the Popes Health at the Vatican, Dr Ceccarelli leaving the Sick Chamber of Pius IX (engraving)
1049816 Inquiring after the Popes Health at the Vatican, Dr Ceccarelli leaving the Sick Chamber of Pius IX (engraving) by English School

Scala Regia, Vatican, Rome (engraving)
5986726 Scala Regia, Vatican, Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scala Regia, Vatican, Rome)

The Vatican, Rome (engraving)
1604049 The Vatican, Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vatican, Rome. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 February 1893)

The Gods of Olympus (engraving)
1603785 The Gods of Olympus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gods of Olympus. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 December 1892)

The Proclamation Of The Holy Year, The Pontifical Cursors Carry The Papal Bull In The Three Churches Of Rome
2798177 The Proclamation Of The Holy Year, The Pontifical Cursors Carry The Papal Bull In The Three Churches Of Rome (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The solemn public consistory, the ceremony for the imposition of hats on the new cardinals (colour litho)
2815184 The solemn public consistory, the ceremony for the imposition of hats on the new cardinals (colour litho) by Beltrame

Coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III, 1452 (engraving)
3647334 Coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III, 1452 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III)

Heracles and the Horses of Diomedes (engraving)
3635231 Heracles and the Horses of Diomedes (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles and the Horses of Diomedes)

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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.