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Signature of the Concordat between France and the Holy Siege (Saint Siege)
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Signature of the Concordat between France and the Holy Siege (Saint Siege)
GIA4816440 Signature of the Concordat between France and the Holy Siege (Saint Siege), by Pope Pius VII (1742 - 1823), August 15, 1801 (Cardinal Consalvi receiving from the Pope the ratification of the Concordat). Painting by Jean Baptiste Wicar (1762-1834). Detail. Vatican Museum. Rome by Wicar, Jean Baptiste Joseph (1762-1834); Musei e Gallerie Pontificie, Musei Vaticani, Vatican City; (add.info.: Signature of the Concordat between France and the Holy Siege (Saint Siege), by Pope Pius VII (1742 - 1823), August 15, 1801 (Cardinal Consalvi receiving from the Pope the ratification of the Concordat). Painting by Jean Baptiste Wicar (1762-1834). Detail. Vatican Museum. Rome); eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright
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Agreement Cardinal Concordat Napoleon I 1st 1st Bonaparte 1769 1821 Pius Vii 1742 1823 Treaty Vatican Catholic Religion Christendom
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the signature of the Concordat between France and the Holy Siege. Painted by Jean Baptiste Wicar, this detail from his larger work showcases Cardinal Consalvi receiving the ratification of the Concordat from Pope Pius VII on August 15,1801. The Concordat was an agreement that aimed to reconcile the Catholic Church with post-revolutionary France under Napoleon Bonaparte's rule. It marked a crucial turning point for both religious and political landscapes at that time. This painting not only depicts a historical event but also symbolizes the complex relationship between church and state. Intricate details are brought to life through Wicar's brushstrokes, capturing the solemnity and significance of this momentous occasion. The Vatican Museum in Rome proudly displays this masterpiece, allowing visitors to witness firsthand this pivotal chapter in Catholicism's history. Through Giancarlo Costa's lens, we are transported back to that fateful day when two powerful entities came together to forge an agreement that would shape future relations between church and state. This print serves as a reminder of how religion can influence politics and vice versa, leaving viewers captivated by its rich symbolism and historical importance.
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