PIUS VII (1740-1829). Italian pope
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PIUS VII (1740-1829). Italian pope
PIUS VII (1740-1829). Italian pope, named Luigi Barnaba Gregorio Chiaramonti. Elected in 1800 in Valence. He crowned Napoleon in Paris (1804). Engraving. Colored
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Catholicism Chiaramonti Christianism Gregorio Luigi Pius Pontifex Pontiff Pope Supreme
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This engraving portrays Pius VII (1740-1829), the Italian Pope born as Luigi Barnaba Gregorio Chiaramonti. Elected to the papacy in 1800 in Valence, Italy, Pius VII played a significant role in the complex political landscape of Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1804, Pius VII crowned Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor of the French in a grand ceremony held in Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. This event marked a turning point in the relationship between the Church and the French state, as Napoleon sought to assert his secular power over the spiritual realm. Despite the political challenges, Pius VII remained steadfast in his faith and dedication to the Church. He is depicted here in regal attire, wearing the papal tiara and holding the papal staff, symbolizing his role as the Supreme Pontiff and spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. The intricately detailed engraving showcases the artistic skill of the time, with the use of vibrant colors to bring the image to life. The portrait captures the essence of Pius VII's regal presence and his unwavering commitment to his faith and the Catholic Church during a period of great change and upheaval in European history.
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