Canossa Collection

Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Henry IV (1050-1106) King German King and Holy Roman Emperor, after being excommunicated

Submission of Henry IV at Canossa (engraving)
653974 Submission of Henry IV at Canossa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submission of Henry IV at Canossa)

Gregorius VII (Knille)
POPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) Despite being a saint, he quarrelled with emperor Heinrich IV, humiliating him at Canossa

The Meeting of the Countess Matilda and Pope Gregory VII, c. 1640. Creator: Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (1610-1662)
The Meeting of the Countess Matilda and Pope Gregory VII, c. 1640. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Henry IV before Pope Gregory VII at Canossa, c. 1565. Creator: Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-1566)
Henry IV before Pope Gregory VII at Canossa, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Kaiser Heinrich IV. 1050-1106, 1934. Henry IV of Germany outside the gates of Canossa, Italy, 1077 (1913). Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission

Henry IV in the Courtyard at Canossa (engraving)
655744 Henry IV in the Courtyard at Canossa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV in the Courtyard at Canossa)

Henry 4 Emperor waiting 3 dayes and nights in frost & snow for admittance to Pope Gregory
STC469127 Henry 4 Emperor waiting 3 dayes and nights in frost & snow for admittance to Pope Gregory, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub

Boniface III of Tuscany, Matilda of Canossa, Pietro
Boniface III of Canossa, Margrave of Tuscany (985-1052) with golden hat, chlamys and blue tunic, Matilda of Canossa, Margravine of Tuscany (1046-1115), and Pietro de Lante

Large marble mosaic discovered in Pompeii, October 24, 1801
Large marble mosaic discovered near the Casa del Fauno, House of the Faun, Pompeii, October 24 1801. It shows a battle scene between two armies on horseback in chariots armed with lances

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV in the courtyard of the Castle of Canossa
3647258 The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV in the courtyard of the Castle of Canossa, Italy disguised as a penitent to beg the forgiveness of Pope Gregory VII, 1077 (engraving) by Pletsch

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV begging for the forgiveness of Pope Gregory VII at Canossa Castle, Italy
3647805 The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV begging for the forgiveness of Pope Gregory VII at Canossa Castle, Italy, 1077 (engraving) by European School

The penance of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV (chromolitho)
972371 The penance of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The penance of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, Canossa, Italy)

Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, kneeling before Margavine Matida of Tuscany at Canossa (colour litho)
3100830 Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, kneeling before Margavine Matida of Tuscany at Canossa (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV (1050-1106)

Henry IV doing Penance at Canossa (engraving)
727850 Henry IV doing Penance at Canossa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV doing Penance at Canossa)

Henry IV at Canossa (engraving)
970792 Henry IV at Canossa (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV at Canossa)

Canossa (engraving)
969473 Canossa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canossa. Illustration for Italy from the Alps to Mount Etna (Chapman and Hall)

Henricus the Emperor with his wife and child waiting, barefoot and barelegged
STC469102 Henricus the Emperor with his wife and child waiting, barefoot and barelegged, three days and three nightes at the gates of Canusuam, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe

EVENTS / ITALY 1077
The Holy Roman Emperor HEINRICH IV does penance at Canossa, Modena, after which he is forgiven by pope Gregorius VII Date: January 1077

King Henry IV, (1936). Creator: Unknown
King Henry IV, (1936). Kaiser Heinrich IV. Henry IV of Germany outside the gates of Canossa, Italy, in 1077. " Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates

Henry IV of Germany outside the gates of Canossa, Italy, 1077 (1913). Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission

Matilda of Tuscany, Mid of 16th century. Artist: Anonymous
Matilda of Tuscany, Mid of 16th century. Private Collection

Matilda of Tuscany (From: Vita Mathildis di Donizone di Canossa), Between 1111 and 1115. Found in the collection of Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

The Gospels Book of Matilda of Canossa, 11th century. Artist: West European Applied Art
The Gospels Book of Matilda of Canossa, 11th century. Found in the collection of Abbazia di Nonantola

Henry IV Doing Penance at Canossa, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Henry IV Doing Penance at Canossa, 1882. Private Collection

Canossa, 1878 (1882). The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV doing penance at the Italian town of Canossa in 1077 in order to have Pope Gregory VII reverse his excommunication

Heinrich IV does penance at Canossa
The Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich IV does penance at Canossa, Modena, after which he is forgiven by pope Gregorius VII January 1077

Matilda of Tuscany (1046-1115). Italian noble. Engraving. Co
Matilda of Tuscany or Matilda of Canossa (1046-1115). Italian noblewoman. Supporter of Pope Gregory VII during the Investiture Controversy. Engraving by R. Brend Amour. La Ilustracion, 1887. Colored

Pope Gregorius VII
POPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) pope and saint, noted for his quarrel with emperor Heinrich IV whom he compelled to stand in penance at Canossa

Gregorius VII (Reville)
POPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) Despite being a saint, he quarrelled with emperor Heinrich IV, humiliating him at Canossa

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV (1050-1106) at the entrance
Henry IV (1050-1106). Holy Roman emperor. Henry IV at the entrance of the castle of Canossa (1077) to obtain the revocation of his excommunication of the Pope Gregory VII. Engraving

Emperor Henri IV (1050-1106) at the feet of Pope Gregory VII (1020-85) engraved by
XIR162189 Emperor Henri IV (1050-1106) at the feet of Pope Gregory VII (1020-85) engraved by Nicolas Le Sueur (1691-1764) (engraving) by Zuccari or Zuccaro

HENRY IV (1050-1106). Holy Roman Emperor, 1056-1106. Henry IV, excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII in 1076, is seen in this contemporary manuscript illumination at St

HENRY IV OF GERMANY (1015-1106). King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor (1056-1106). The Emperor Henry IV kneeling in the snow with his wife, the Empress Bertha

Italy Canossa
The fortress of Canossa, famous as the site where Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich IV stood for three days in the snow, as penance for offending pope Gregorius VII

Heinrich IV at Canossa
Emperor Heinrich IV spends 3 days and nights in penance to avoid excommunication by pope Gregorius VII. He is usually depicted outdoors in the snow, but this is more credible

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"Canossa: The Humbling of a King and the Power of Forgiveness" In 1077, an extraordinary event unfolded at Canossa that would forever be etched in history. Henry IV, the Holy Roman Emperor, found himself in a precarious position as he sought forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII. This captivating engraving from 1890 captures the essence of this momentous occasion. Henry IV's submission at Canossa was not merely a political gesture; it symbolized the clash between secular power and religious authority. As depicted in this artwork by an unknown creator, we witness Henry IV standing before Pope Gregory VII, known as Gregorius VII (Knille), who held immense influence over medieval Europe. The image portrays the emperor clad in humble attire, disguised as a penitent seeking redemption for his transgressions against the Church. For three agonizing days and nights amidst frost and snow, Henry IV waited outside the castle walls to gain admittance into Pope Gregory's presence. This historic encounter also involved key figures such as Boniface III of Tuscany and Matilda – individuals whose actions shaped Italy's destiny during those turbulent times. Their roles are subtly hinted at within this mosaic discovered in Pompeii on October 24th, 1801 – a testament to their enduring legacy. Canossa stands not only as a physical location but also as a metaphorical representation of reconciliation and humility. It exemplifies how even kings must bow before higher powers when they err or seek absolution for their sins. As we contemplate this scene captured through time by various artists' interpretations, let us reflect on the significance of forgiveness and its ability to bridge divides between conflicting forces. Canossa serves as an eternal reminder that no matter one's status or power, true strength lies in acknowledging mistakes and seeking redemption with sincerity. The events that unfolded at Canossa continue to resonate centuries later because they remind us all that even the mightiest rulers are subject to the moral authority of their faith.