Pope Pius

In 1954 Buccellati was commisioned an icon by Pope Pius XII for Princess Margaret (queen of UK) to mark the extraodinary event of the first visit of a British Royal to Vatican City ...

He was also much influenced by Michelangelo, but developed his own Mannerist style, with perhaps less emphasis on emotion and more emphasis on refined surfaces, cool elegance and bea...

The feast day of the image is celebrated on June 27, with novena devotions held every Wednesday. Under Pope Pius XII's Pontificate, the image was designated as the national Patroness...

After several successes in the Paris Salon, La Monaca moved to the United States and, then, England, where he did portraits of several leading figures, including George Bernard Shaw ...

Pope Pius later offered to Princess Eugine a comparable table, which is now in the Hotel Matignon.

Gorgeous Antique Cushion 18th Century French Magenta Silk Brocade Applied with antique Papal Coat of Arms Pope Pius XI Born in 1857 Was Pope from 1922 to 1939 Within an 18th cent...

Museology: - Clock presented as a gift by Napoleon to Pope Pius VII (preserved at the Fontainebleau Castle)

Adélaïde, the King and Queen of Denmark, Pope Pius IX, the Cardinal Prince de Croÿ, Mgr Sibour, Marshal Soult, Marshal Pélissier, the first President Franck-Carré, etc.

Over the years, notable Vacheron Constantin patrons and timepieces owners include Queen Elizabeth II, Pope Pius XI, Napoléon Bonaparte, Marlon Brando, William James, John D.

Among his more famous public monuments are the statues of Nicolaus Copernicus and Józef Poniatowski in Warsaw; the statue of Maximilian I in Munich; and the tomb monument of Pope Piu...

Among his more famous public monuments are the statues of Nicolaus Copernicus and Józef Poniatowski in Warsaw; the statue of Maximilian I in Munich, and the tomb monument of Pope Piu...

The marvellous original bronze bust was discovered in Italy during the 16th century and donated to the Capitoline Museum, Rome, Italy in 1564 by Cardinal Pius da Carpi. In 1797 Pope ...

Following Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo in 1815, the famed sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822), was dispatched to Paris by Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) with the task of negotiatin...

Presented soon afterwards by Pope Pius VI to his nephew the Duke Luigi Braschi Onesti.

In 1782, he received a commission from Paul Alexandrovitch of Russia for two paintings and, in 1782, a commission from Pope Pius VI. In 1784, Gustav III of Sweden was his largest pur...

In 1949 Mario Buccellati was commissioned to create an icon by Pope Pius XII for Princess Margaret to mark the extraordinary power of the first visit of a British Royal to Vatican Ci...

The success of Caffi is absolute: praised even by the most prejudiced critics, among his clients there are also Pope Pius IX, whom he admired so much, and the Grand Duke of Austria M...

Among his more famous public monuments are the statues of Nicolaus Copernicus and Józef Poniatowski in Warsaw; the statue of Maximilian I in Munich; and the tomb monument of Pope Piu...

They were drawn by Gaetano Savorelli, a Roman painter and draghtsman and best known for his Raphael drawings, and Pietro Camporesi, a Roman architect, who worked for Pope Clement Piu...

The combined talents of Savorelli and Teseo, both of whom worked in the style of Raphael., and the Roman architect, Camporesi, who had worked for Pope Clement XIII and Pius VI creati...

The combined talents of Savorelli and Teseo, both of whom worked in the style of Raphael., and the Roman architect, Camporesi, who had worked for Pope Clement XIII and Pius VI creati...

The combined talents of Savorelli and Teseo, both of whom worked in the style of Raphael., and the Roman architect, Camporesi, who had worked for Pope Clement XIII and Pius VI creati...

The combined talents of Savorelli and Teseo, both of whom worked in the style of Raphael., and the Roman architect, Camporesi, who had worked for Pope Clement XIII and Pius VI creati...

The combined talents of Savorelli and Teseo, both of whom worked in the style of Raphael., and the Roman architect, Camporesi, who had worked for Pope Clement XIII and Pius VI creati...

The combined talents of Savorelli and Teseo, both of whom worked in the style of Raphael., and the Roman architect, Camporesi, who had worked for Pope Clement XIII and Pius VI creati...

Oil on canvas. Intense portrait of Pope Pius VI, elected to the papal throne in 1775, pictured in the traditional pose for the official portraits of every pontiff: wearing the sacred...

This immensely rare and masterfully crafted Swiss gold pocket watch was made for Pope Pius IX and is an exemplary specimen of 19th-century Swiss workmanship.

A hand coloured copperplate engraving by Filippo Ferrari (1819-1897), showing Pope Pius VII being carried in a gestatorial chair in procession.

An Album given to his holiness Pope Pius IX for the 50th anniversary of his first mass.

Oil on canvas. Portrait of Pope Pius VII, elected to the papal throne in 1800.

Research indicates that it was exhibited January 5th-30th, 1933 and the owner was Harold Osgood Whitney of Watertown, MA. and at the time it was Attributed to Andrea Sacchi. 2) Pope ...

In 1946, Pope Pius XII bestowed upon Colonel Charles M.Parkin for his leadership after WWII in the 2675th Regiment, this beautiful mosaic of Saint Fabiola.

His painting production includes many portraits of famous characters of the period, especially the portrait of Pope Pius XI and one of Benito Mussolini's official portraits.

Among the first works, in assistance to his brother, he took part in the completion of the decorations of the casino of Pope Pius IV and the Farnese Villa of Caprarola.

He had studios in Venice, London and New York and painted portraits of many famous personages including Pope Pius X. He was decorated by the King and Queen of Italy for the portraits...

Artist's info: also Johannes Volpato, Italian etcher (1733 Bassano to 1803 Rome), apprenticeship as stonemason, 1760-62 pupil at the Calcografia Remondini in Bassano, then followed B...

In Munificentissimus Deus (item 39) Pope Pius XII pointed to the Book of Genesis (3:15) as scriptural support for the dogma in terms of Mary's victory over sin and death through her ...

Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius Ix and the Paris opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail.

Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius IX and the Paris opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail.

Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius IX and the Paris opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail.

Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius IX and the Paris opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail.

Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius IX and the Paris opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail.

Created with popularizing the perpetual calendar, split-seconds hand, chronograph, and minute repeater in watches, Patek's client list included the likes of Queen Victoria, King Vict...

Created with popularizing the perpetual calendar, split-seconds hand, chronograph, and minute repeater in watches, Patek's client list included the likes of Queen Victoria, King Vict...

In 1949 Mario Buccellati was commissioned to create an icon by Pope Pius XII for Princess Margaret to mark the extraordinary power of the first visit of a British Royal to Vatican Ci...

In 1949 Mario Buccellati was commissioned to create an icon by Pope Pius XII for Princess Margaret to mark the extraordinary power of the first visit of a British Royal to Vatican Ci...

Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius IX and the Paris opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail.

Some of his well-known patrons include Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Pope Pius XI and King Farouk of Egypt. 19th century Each: 13" high x 5 1/2"...

Exhibited: NAD, 1884-85, 1889, 1891-93, 1897; Paris Salon 1888, 1890-91 Comments: At various times, Arter had studios in Venice, London, and New York where he painted portraits of m...

Unfortunately, the King’s gift was never delivered to the Vatican, since Pope Pius VII died in 1823 before the gift was completed.

Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius IX and the Paris opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail.

Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius IX and the Paris opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail.

The feast of Saint Mary of the Rosary was established by pope Pius V after he had ordered to pray the rosary when a Turkish fleet was threatening Europe.

French Victorian style (19/20th Cent) walnut large birdcage with 3 red dome tops having ebonized finials and trimmed with filigree tracery carving. Some decorations broken/missing

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...