Anti-Pope Benedictus XII
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Anti-Pope Benedictus XII
Anti-Pope Benedictus XIII
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1394 1417 Anti Benedict Benedictus Pope Reigned Xiii
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This evocative image depicts the controversial figure of Anti-Pope Benedictus XIII (1328-1423), also known as Pedro de Luna, who ruled as an antipope from 1410 to 1418. The schism in the Catholic Church during this period, which saw the coexistence of two popes, arose from a dispute over the legitimacy of the election of Martin V in 1417. Benedictus XIII, a Spanish cardinal, had been elected in Avignon, France, by a faction of cardinals who refused to recognize the new pope. The antipope's reign was marked by political intrigue and conflict, as he sought to maintain his power base in the face of Martin V's growing support. In this print, Benedictus XIII is depicted in grand papal attire, wearing the triple tiara and holding the papal staff, symbolizing his claim to the papacy. The inscription at the bottom of the image reads "Benedictus XIII," emphasizing his self-proclaimed status as the true pope. The background features the coat of arms of Avignon, underscoring the location of his reign. Despite his claim to the papacy, Benedictus XIII's rule was short-lived. He was eventually captured by the forces of King Alfonso V of Aragon in 1418 and was brought before Martin V, who declared him a heretic and deposed him. The schism was finally resolved in 1417 when the Council of Constance elected Martin V as the undisputed pope. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into a tumultuous period in the history of the Catholic Church, when the papacy was divided and the legitimacy of the papal election was in question. The image of Anti-Pope Benedictus XIII, dressed in papal regalia and defiantly asserting his claim to the throne, serves as a reminder of the complex political and religious dynamics that shaped the Church during this time.
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