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| Series III. Papal ceremonial, 1589-circa 1846
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prints
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| Series III is primarily comprised of prints that illustrate ceremonies and rituals
associated with papal elections, such as the funeral of the deceased pope, the design of
plans for the conclave and the erection of ephemeral arches for the newly elected pope.
Two papal portraits of Sixtus V, who appears surrounded by images of his public works,
have also been included in this series. Nineteenth-century prints relate to specific
events during the period when the papacy had lost temporal power in Rome, as exemplified
by the return of the papacy to Rome after Pope Pius VII's arrest and imprisonment by the
French Emperor Napoleon.
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Sixtus V Papa Montealtus sedit ann. V. Menses IIII die
III vacauit sedes dies XIX. Haec omnia capit et perfecit,
1589
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print
engraving ; sheet 52.2 x 36 cm
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Sixtus V Papa Montealtus sedit ann. V. Menses IIII die III vacauit sedes dies
XIX. Haec omnia capit et perfecit: 1589
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The portrait bust of Pope Sixtus V is surrounded by 29 images of his public works and
two representations of his familial coat of arms. Sixtus V famously raised four
obelisks in Rome, oversaw the completion of the cupola of Saint Peter's and undertook
extensive public works projects. His urban planning ventures included building a new
aqueduct (Acqua Felice), and constructing fountains to supply water to the city. He
also rebuilt the Biblioteca apostolica vaticana, opened new roads and completed,
decorated or enlarged a number of churches. With Pecci-Blunt's collector's marks, in
black ink, in the lower right hand corner and one on the verso. Imprint: Rome,
Nicolaus van Aelst. Trimmed within plate mark.
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Pensieri, Battista. Sixtus V Pont Max min con creatus
ano Dni 1585 die 24 aprilis aetatis sue anni LXVI,
1589
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print
engraving ; plate mark 49 x 36.7 cm, on sheet 53.3 x 40.7
cm
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Sixtus V Pont Max min con creatus ano Dni 1585 die 24 aprilis aetatis sue anni
LXVI: 1589
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A seated portrait of Pope Sixtus V is surrounded by 16 images of his public works and
two representations of his familial coat of arms. The year and the date in April of
the Pope's consecration, as well as the year of production appear to have been added
to the print after the plate was initially executed. With Pecci-Blunt's collector's
marks, in black ink, on the verso.
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Imprint: Rome. |
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Funtione funebre fatta alli 7 di gennaro 1655 in morte
di N. S. Papa Innocentio X levato da Monte Cavallo e portato in S.
Pietro,
1655
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print
etching ; plate mark 23.9 x 34.9 cm, on sheet 24.9 x 36.6
cm
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Funtione funebre fatta alli 7 di gennaro 1655 in morte di N. S. Papa Innocentio X
levato da Monte Cavallo e portato in S. Pietro, : 1655
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The print depicts the funeral procession of Pamphilj Pope Innocent X, which proceeded
from the Palazzo di Monte Cavallo to Saint Peter's. The artist has identified various
participants and objects of tribute involved in the processional including five pieces
of artillery pulled by horses, German guards with pikes, members of the Palafrenieri
family, trumpeters and others. A small portrait in the upper right hand corner
displays the likeness of the late Pope. With Pecci-Blunt collector's marks in the
lower left corner, which suggests transfer from another print's verso and a second,
faint and illegible mark of the collector in the lower right hand corner.
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Imprint: [Rome ?]. |
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Pianta del conclav fatta in sede vacante de Pappa
Nocentio X il di 7 diGenaro 6155,
1655
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print
engraving ; plate mark 33.5 x 45 cm, on sheet 37 x 48.4
cm
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Pianta del conclav fatta in sede vacante de Pappa Nocentio X il di 7 diGenaro
6155: 1655
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The print depicts the Vatican floor plan from above, outlining the procedures during
the conclave to elect a new Pope. A list of the candidates appears in a numbered
legend at the base, although omitting the name of the successful candidate, Fabio
Chigi. In the lower left corner there is an illustration of Saint Peter's and in the
lower right corner, a view of Castel Sant'Angelo. A small, oval portrait of Innocent X
appears on the upper right hand corner, with the Camerlengo, Antonio Barberini below.
With Pecci-Blunt's collector's marks, in black ink, in the lower right hand corner and
on the verso.
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Imprint: [Rome?], Gio: Batta de Rossi, milanese. |
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Rouhier, Louis, active 1650, printmaker. La cavalcata
con le sue cerimonie del Pontefice nuovo quando piglia il possesso a Santo Giovanni
Laterano,
[ca. 1667]
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print
engraving ; plate mark 34.9 x 49.1 cm, on sheet 37.4 x 51.8
cm
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La cavalcata con le sue cerimonie del Pontefice nuovo quando piglia il possesso a
Santo Giovanni Laterano: [circa 1667]
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The lengthy cavalcade held in honor of the new elected Pope, Clement IX (1667), with
many participants on foot, proceeds from S. Giovanni in Laterano to Saint Peter's. The
Rospigliosi coat of arms appears at the top of the print, centered between scenes of
the Papal coronation. Various sites are identified along the route, including the
Colosseum, Campidoglio and Castel Sant'Angelo. Inscription: L. R. F. Ref.: Folger
Shakespeare Library ART Box R763 no.10 copy 1 (size L).
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Imprint: Rome, Gio Jacomo Rossi le Stampa in Roma Alla Pace, Al insenga di
Parigi.
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Pinelli, Bartolomeo. Arco trionfale che all'occasione
del felicissimo ritorno nel giorno 24 maggio 1814: alla sua capitale del Sommo
Pontefice Pio VII,
[ca. 1814]
1
print
etching ; plate mark 37.9 x 36.1 cm, on sheet 47 x 68.5
cm
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Arco trionfale che all'occasione del felicissimo ritorno nel giorno 24 maggio
1814: alla sua capitale del Sommo Pontefice Pio VII: circa 1814
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The print depicts a triumphal arch erected in Piazza Venezia under the direction of
architect Clemente Falchi and with sculptural works by Giovanni Ceccarinito to
celebrate the return of Pope Pius VII to Rome in May of 1814, after his arrest and
imprisonment by French Emperor Napoleon. Huge crowds are gathered and the pope is
pictured in the foreground to the right in a coach surrounded by a large retinue. The
monument is crowned by three biblical figures in a pyramidal composition and flanked
by two angels holding aloft laurel wreaths. Pinelli is described as the draughtsman
and printmaker of this image. Bears an annotation, in ink, on the right hand side
which details the caption information, however, it is obscured by the paper's folding
and mounting. Bears a stamp of the collector, in black ink, in the lower right hand
corner (also obscured by the folds) and one on the verso in the lower center of the
print.
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Pinelli, Bartolomeo. Monumento rappresentante il
trionfo della Costanza, ad onore del Sommo Pontefice Pio VII in occassione del suo
fausto ritorno in Roma il 24 maggio 1814...,
[ca. 1814]
1
print
etching ; plate mark 37.4 x 29.7 cm, on sheet 52.3 x 40.7
cm
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Monumento rappresentante il trionfo della Costanza, ad onore del Sommo Pontefice
Pio VII in occassione del suo fausto ritorno in Roma il 24 maggio 1814...: [circa
1814]
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The print depicts a monument erected in Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo and designed by
the architect Tommaso Zappati in celebration of the return of Pope Pius VII to Rome in
May of 1814, after his arrest and imprisonment by the French Emperor Napoleon. The
monument is crowned by figures in a pyramidal composition. Santa Costanza is flanked
by personifications of Justice and Prudence. Collaborators included the artists and
sculptors V. Pacelli, Francesco Massimo Loboureur [?], Carlo Finelli, and Bertel
Thorvaldsen, the designer of Pius VII's funeral monument.
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With Pecci-Blunt collector's marks, in black ink, in the lower right hand corner and
one on the verso.
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Mandolini. Avvenimento in Roma del giorno 22 Febbrajo
1831,
1831
1
print
lithography ; image 30.4 x 44.9 cm, on sheet 39 x 49.4
cm
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Avvenimento in Roma del giorno 22 Febbrajo 1831: 1831
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Drawn by the artist Carlo Ruspi, who lived in the Rione Monti, according to the
inscriptions, the print depicts supporters of Pope Gregorius XVI from the Rione Monti,
surrounding his coach and waving a large flag of religion. The flag displays the
emblem of the rione and the coat of arms of the Pope. The Pope gives his blessing to
his loyal and devoted supporters. The roof top of Saint Peter's is just visible in the
background to the right.
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With Pecci-Blunt's collector's marks, in black ink, in the lower right hand corner
and on the verso.
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Imprint, Rome. |
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Salandri, E. Arco trionfale temporaneo innalzato dal
popolo romano in onore del Sommo Pontefice Pio IX il giorno 8settembre
1846,
[ca. 1846]
1
print
etching ; plate mark 34.3 x 42.5 cm, on sheet 44.4 x 58.8
cm
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Arco trionfale temporaneo innalzato dal popolo romano in onore del Sommo
Pontefice Pio IX il giorno 8settembre 1846: circa 1846
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The print depicts a temporary triumphal arch designed by architect Felice Cicconetti
and erected by the Roman people in honor of Pope Pio IX on the 8 September 1846. Pio
IX had been elected in June of 1846 and had gained much goodwill from the Roman
populace for his liberal reforms. According to accompanying text, the arch was placed
in the Piazza del Popolo before the church of S. Maria del Popolo. Atop the arch, Pio
IX is pictured with a personification of justice, who is accompanied by a lion to
symbolize strength, and one of peace, who is pictured with a cornucopia to symbolize
abundance. Two coats of arms appear on either side of the arch below him, as well as
images of Christ, the Virgin Mary and the Pontiff giving his blessing. Includes a
scale at the base: Scala di Palmi Romani 80. Bears a stamp of the collector, in black
ink, in the lower right hand corner and one on the verso in the lower center of the
print. With a broadside titled: Arco trionfale innalzato al
Sommo Pontefice Pio IX.
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