Papal Tiara Collection

St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Creator
St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Saint Peter, the Catholic Churchs first pope, wearing the papal tiara, and fishermans ring

Facade of the Cathedral designed by Bernardo Rossellino (1409-64), the pediment bearing the papal arms of Pope Pius II
BEN85038 Facade of the Cathedral designed by Bernardo Rossellino (1409-64), the pediment bearing the papal arms of Pope Pius II, 1459-62 (Istrian stone); Palazzo Pio II (Palazzo Borgia)

Pope Boniface VIII (1235-1303) by Arnolfo di Cambio (1245-1302) c.1296-1300 (marble)
BEN85207 Pope Boniface VIII (1235-1303) by Arnolfo di Cambio (1245-1302) c.1296-1300 (marble); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Ms Laur. Strozzi 174 f.5v Portrait of Pope Boniface VIII (c.1235-1303)
BEN85057 Ms Laur. Strozzi 174 f.5v Portrait of Pope Boniface VIII (c.1235-1303); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

The Cessation of the Schism of Anacletus. Creator: Pietro da Pietri
The Cessation of the Schism of Anacletus, Unknown date

Sketch for the Saint-Séverin church: the Immaculate Conception predicted by...Isaiah, 1865
Sketch for the Saint-Severin church (5th arrondissement of Paris): the Immaculate Conception predicted by the prophet Isaiah, 1865

Madonna and Child at center with Saint John the Baptist, Saint Luke, Pope Peter Celestini, and angels, 1694

A Pope (St. Gregory?) and St. Matthias, c. 1428-29 (tempera on panel)
BAL3436 A Pope (St. Gregory?) and St. Matthias, c.1428-29 (tempera on panel) by Masolino da Panicale, Tommaso (1383-c.1447); 126.3x59.1 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Alto-relievo, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Alto-relievo, 1862. 'Alto-relievo; three cupids supporting the Papal tiara, cross-keys, and other insignia

Detail of the Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, c. 1509-10 (fresco)
SBL426332 Detail of the Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, c.1509-10 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Foundation of the University of Bologna by Emperor Theodosius II (408-450)
ALI175179 Foundation of the University of Bologna by Emperor Theodosius II (408-450) and the privileges accorded by Pope Paul II (1417-71) (vellum) by Italian School

Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini (1405-64) presents Eleonora of Aragon to Frederick III (1415-93), 1503-08 (fresco) (detail)
GRL153305 Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini (1405-64) presents Eleonora of Aragon to Frederick III (1415-93), 1503-08 (fresco) (detail) by Pinturicchio

The Ascension of St Rose of Lima, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Ascension of St Rose of Lima, 1896. The saint ascends to heaven; composition inspired by Durer's The Great Fortune. From The Savoy No. 2'

Saint Francis before the Pope (The Approva of the Franciscan Rule), 1390/1400. Creator: Spinello Aretino
Saint Francis before the Pope (The Approva of the Franciscan Rule), 1390/1400

Jupiter in a Chariot Drawn by Two Peacocks... 1533. Creator: Unknown
Jupiter in a Chariot Drawn by Two Peacocks above, a king being crowned by a Pope below, from The Seven Planets, 1533

Maximilian I Hearing Mass, ca. 1515. Creator: Hans Weiditz
Maximilian I Hearing Mass, ca. 1515

Ecclesiastics in a landscape writing, others in the heavenly realm above, c1650

St. Gregory (c. 540-604) from the Piccolomini altar, 1501-4 (marble)
BAT97653 St. Gregory (c.540-604) from the Piccolomini altar, 1501-4 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Duomo, Siena

Pope Gregory I, the Great (c. 540-604) in his Study, from a series depicting the four
EHL92805 Pope Gregory I, the Great (c.540-604) in his Study, from a series depicting the four Fathers of the Church, engraved by Anton Wierix (c.1552-c.1624) pub

Portrait of James VII of Scotland, II of England (1633-1701
STC94859 Portrait of James VII of Scotland, II of England (1633-1701) engraved by George Vertue (1684-1756) (engraving) by Kneller

St. Jerome and St. Gregory, detail of left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints
FTB160898 St. Jerome and St. Gregory, detail of left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome, Gregory, Ambrose and Augustine

Pope Gregory VII (b. 1020) absolving Emperor Henry IV (1050-1106) (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI204617 Pope Gregory VII (b.1020) absolving Emperor Henry IV (1050-1106) (fresco) (b/w photo) by Zuccari, or Zuccaro, Federico (1540-1609); Vatican Museums and Galleries

The Bourbon Altarpiece, c. 1498 (oil on panel)
BLY176732 The Bourbon Altarpiece, c.1498 (oil on panel) by Master of Moulins (Jean Hey), (fl.c.1483-c.1529); Moulins Cathedral, Allier

Statue of Pope Boniface VIII (1235-1303) 1301 (bronze)
XIR179476 Statue of Pope Boniface VIII (1235-1303) 1301 (bronze) by Manno di Bandino (fl.1301-12); Museo Civico Medievale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Window depicting St. Urban (stained glass)
PC316484 Window depicting St. Urban (stained glass) by English School, (14th century); Wells Cathedral, Somerset, UK; (add.info.: Pope Urban I (d.230); ); English, out of copyright

Speaking in tongues, Pentecost, from the Luther Bible, c. 1530 (coloured woodcut)
BAL34275 Speaking in tongues, Pentecost, from the Luther Bible, c.1530 (coloured woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Bible Society, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Window w25 depicting the Trinity (stained glass)
723680 Window w25 depicting the Trinity (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); York Minster, Yorkshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Illustration from an Anti-Catholic pamphlet showing a priest kissing the robes of
AQS256893 Illustration from an Anti-Catholic pamphlet showing a priest kissing the robes of the Pope (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Europe, from a group representing the Four Continents of the World (polychrome wood)
XIR246418 Europe, from a group representing the Four Continents of the World (polychrome wood) by Holzinger, Jozef (1735-97); height: 71 cm; Church of St

Pope Sixtus II (d. 258) Confers the Diaconate on St. Lawrence (d. 258) from the Chapel of Nicholas V (fresco)
ALI242507 Pope Sixtus II (d.258) Confers the Diaconate on St. Lawrence (d.258) from the Chapel of Nicholas V (fresco) by Angelico

Bust of Saint Urban. c. 1500 (linden wood)
ALM403414 Bust of Saint Urban. c.1500 (linden wood) by Riemenschneider, Tilman (c.1460-1531); 55.2x33x17.8 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; eAllen Memorial Art Museum; R.T

Pius II convened in Mantova for diet organized to plan Crusade against Turks
AIS5387474 Pius II convened in Mantova for diet organized to plan Crusade against Turks, detail of Stories of Pius II, 1503-1508 (fresco) by Pinturicchio

The Antipope John XXIII (c. 1370-1419) at the Council of Constance (1414-18)
CHT206305 The Antipope John XXIII (c.1370-1419) at the Council of Constance (1414-18), 1483 (coloured wood engraving) by Richental, Ulrich von (c.1360-1437); Bibliotheque Polonaise, Paris

Pius V, c. 1566 (engraving)
2962111 Pius V, c. 1566 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Saint Pius V (1504 - 1572)

Cardinal Muzzio Gallo (1721-1801), 1785 (oil on canvas)
3576923 Cardinal Muzzio Gallo (1721A-1801), 1785 (oil on canvas) by Maron, Anton von (1733-1808); 208.9x118.1 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Saint Silvester (tempera on panel)
499377 Saint Silvester (tempera on panel) by Pacino di Buonaguida, (fl.1303-39); Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Pope Paul V (1552-1621) (pen & brown ink with blue wash on paper)
HMP244338 Pope Paul V (1552-1621) (pen & brown ink with blue wash on paper) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

St. Jerome and St. Gregory, left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome
FTB160897 St. Jerome and St. Gregory, left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome, Gregory, Ambrose and Augustine, 1446 (oil on canvas) (post restoration) (see 160893-99) by Vivarini

Interior of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, with archway
XAM68692 Interior of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, with archway and spandrel decoration depicting figures representing 14th century Rome and Venice, 1890/91 (mural) by Klimt

Mausoleum of Pope Clement XIV (1705-74) in the Sacristy (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI165924 Mausoleum of Pope Clement XIV (1705-74) in the Sacristy (marble) (b/w photo) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Church of the Santi Apostoli, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Pope Clement XIV)

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 89 Christ in Majesty, from the Book of Hours of Louis d
XJL197049 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.89 Christ in Majesty, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Pope Clement XI, pub. 1717 (engraving)
3090433 Pope Clement XI, pub. 1717 (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Clement XI (1649 - 1721)

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The papal tiara, a symbol of authority and power in the Catholic Church, has been depicted throughout history in various artworks. In "St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, " created by an unknown artist in 1515-1516, we see a majestic tiara adorning the head of St. Peter as he sits on his throne. Another artwork that showcases the significance of the papal tiara is "Madonna and Child at center with Saint John the Baptist, Saint Luke, Pope Peter Celestini. " This piece features Pope Peter Celestini wearing a splendid tiara while surrounded by saints. In "A Pope (St. Gregory?) and St. Matthias, " painted around 1428-29, we catch a glimpse of a pope donning an elaborate tiara alongside St. Matthias. The grandeur of the papal tiara is further emphasized in "Detail of the Disputation of the Holy Sacrament" from around 1509-10 where it can be seen atop one figure's head during this sacred discussion. God himself is depicted wearing a magnificent triple-tiered crown-like structure known as a triregnum or papal tiara in both "Detail of God the Father" from central panels of Ghent Altarpiece. Even Virgin Mary wears her own version of this regal headpiece in several depictions such as those found within copies or renditions inspired by Jan van Eyck's famous Ghent Altarpiece. Beyond its representation in religious art, historical events involving popes are also associated with this iconic accessory. For instance, Emperor Theodosius II founding University Bologna was commemorated on vellum along with privileges granted by Pope Paul II which prominently featured their respective portraits adorned with ornate tiaras.