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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)
GIA4816432 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). 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). Vatican Museum. Rome); eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright
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Agreement Cardinal Christendom Concordat Napoleon I 1st 1st Bonaparte 1769 1821 Pius Vii 1742 1823 Treaty Vatican Catholic Religion
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The print captures a significant moment in history - the signature of the Concordat between France and the Holy Siege. Painted by Jean Baptiste Wicar, it depicts Cardinal Consalvi receiving the ratification of the Concordat from Pope Pius VII on August 15,1801. This historic agreement marked a crucial turning point for both France and the Catholic Church. In this painting, we witness a scene filled with symbolism and importance. The figures of Cardinal Consalvi and Pope Pius VII are central to the composition, highlighting their roles as key players in this diplomatic event. The vibrant colors and meticulous brushwork bring life to every detail, capturing not only the physical likeness but also conveying emotions. The Concordat itself was an agreement that sought to reconcile tensions between Napoleon Bonaparte's secular government in France and the Catholic Church. It granted religious freedom to French citizens while recognizing Catholicism as the religion of most French people. This concord allowed for peace between church and state after years of conflict during revolutionary times. This print serves as a reminder of how art can immortalize historical moments, allowing us to reflect on past events that have shaped our present world. As we gaze upon this masterpiece housed within Vatican Museum in Rome, we are reminded of humanity's complex relationship with faith, politics, power dynamics, and compromise throughout history.
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