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Still imageJubilee Year
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A series of six engravings depicting a Catholic Jubilee year, during which faithful make prilgrimages to four basilicas in exchange for indulgences.A series of six engravings depicting a Catholic Jubilee year, during which faithful make prilgrimages to four basilicas in exchange for indulgences. -
Still imageJubilee Year Pilgrims
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A series of six engravings depicting pilgrims traveling to one of the seven basilicas that grants indulgence during a Jubilee year (top left). There the pilgrims climb the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) on their knees (top right), and Roman prelates and barons wash their feet (left middle). The pope blesses the tables the pilgrims uses to eat with the Cardinals and the other prelates (right middle). The pope distributes rosaries, medallions, and Agnus Dei (a wax medallion imprinted with the Lamb of God) to the pilgrims as they kiss his feet (bottom left).A series of six engravings depicting pilgrims traveling to one of the seven basilicas that grants indulgence during a Jubilee year (top left). There the pilgrims climb the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) on their knees (top right), and Roman prelates and barons wash their feet (left middle). The pope blesses the tables the pilgrims uses to eat with the Cardinals and the other prelates (right middle). The pope distributes rosaries, medallions, and Agnus Dei (a wax medallion imprinted with the Lamb of God) to the pilgrims as they kiss his feet (bottom left). -
Still imageLateran Palace and the Lateran Obelisk
An engraving depicting the Lateran Palace (left) with the Lateran Obelisk (foreground), with the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran (right) visible with the Baptistry on its right.An engraving depicting the Lateran Palace (left) with the Lateran Obelisk (foreground), with the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran (right) visible with the Baptistry on its right. -
Still imageLatus Basilicae Liberianae ad meridiem spectans intranti principes portas sinistrum in quo posticae partes visuntur sa[...] lorum caesia ac sfortia gentium et magnificentiss. eius quod Paulus V. POnt. Max. extruxit adita est columna eximia quam pon[t...] idem in area pro foribus statvit
An engraving of the southern facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.An engraving of the southern facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. -
Still imageLatus aquilonare Liberianae Basilicae idemq[ue] dexterum ab ortu intranti cui ab summo versus orientem pars ext[...] praenobilis sacrarii a Paulo V extructi ab imo atem sacelli quod praecipuo splendore Sixtus V aedificavit posteriores partes in[...]
An engraving of the northern facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.An engraving of the northern facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. -
Still imageLe Pape faisant l'ouverture de la Porte Sainte et vue des Loges d'où la Noblesse regarde la Ceremonie de l'ouverture de la Porte Sainte
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A pair of engravings depicting the Pope opening the Holy Door at one of the four basilicas which grant indulgences to pilgrims during the Holy Year (top) and a detailed view of the raised seating where members of the nobility can sit to watch the ceremony of opening the Holy Door (bottom).A pair of engravings depicting the Pope opening the Holy Door at one of the four basilicas which grant indulgences to pilgrims during the Holy Year (top) and a detailed view of the raised seating where members of the nobility can sit to watch the ceremony of opening the Holy Door (bottom). -
Still imageMonumentum Pii Papae V. in quo et effigies et res eius pontificis preclare gestae eleganter in marmore exprimuntur
An engraving depicting the papal monument of Pius V in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the western wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.An engraving depicting the papal monument of Pius V in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the western wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works. -
Still imageOrientalis facies Liberianae Basilicae cum orthographia tum nobilis sacelli aediumque perelegantium ad dexteram porticus canonicorum usibus a Paulo V Pont. Max. adiunctarum tum quae ad laevam construendae eiusdem sanctiss. domini erga deiparam eximia pietate ut spes est respondebunt
An engraving of the eastern facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. In this depiction there are two towers, however the actual building only has a single tower.An engraving of the eastern facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. In this depiction there are two towers, however the actual building only has a single tower. -
Still imagePapal monument of Pope Paul V
An engraving of the papal monument of Pope Paul V just inside the entry to the "hyemalis chorus" of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (located in the northeast section of the basilica near the bell tower where the present day Baptistry is).An engraving of the papal monument of Pope Paul V just inside the entry to the "hyemalis chorus" of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (located in the northeast section of the basilica near the bell tower where the present day Baptistry is). -
Still imagePauli V. Pont. Max. effigies cum loculis in quibus monumenta rerum ab eo eimie gestarum grati posteri collocabunt
An engraving depicting the papal monument of Paul V in the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.An engraving depicting the papal monument of Paul V in the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works. -
Still imageProsepectus testudinis interior Liberianae Basilicae cum musivo opere perfectis
An engraving depicting the apse of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, including the altar and the surrounding mosaics.An engraving depicting the apse of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, including the altar and the surrounding mosaics. -
Still imageSacelli D.N. Iesu Christi praesepia Sixto Papa V. conditi vestigium et pavimentum
An engraved floorplan of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.An engraved floorplan of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. -
Still imageSacelli Pauli V. Pont. Max. prospectus interior cum ea Basilicae Liberianae particula ex qua ad illud aditus est
An engraving depicting the entrance to the Borghese Chapel from the nave in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Through the doorway, the altar of the Salus Populi Romani is visible.An engraving depicting the entrance to the Borghese Chapel from the nave in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Through the doorway, the altar of the Salus Populi Romani is visible. -
Still imageSacelli Sanctae Mariae Maioris a Paulo PP. V. Conditi adiunctarumq[ue] ad varios usus aedium vestigium cum sacelli eiusdem pavimento
An engraved floorplan of the Borghese Chapel and adjoining rooms in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.An engraved floorplan of the Borghese Chapel and adjoining rooms in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. -
Still imageSacratissimi [Christi] corporis ara in medio Sixti V. sacello posita, in ea aeneum inauratum tabernaculum, quator aeneorum item angelor[us] innixum manibus, sub eadem sacrum Christi Domini praesepe
An engraving depicting the Sacramental altar in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.An engraving depicting the Sacramental altar in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. -
Still imageSixti V. Pont. Max. effigies una cum rerum ab eo praecipue gestarum monumento scite eleganterq[ue] in pario marmore ad ipsius sepulchri ornatum exculpta
An engraving depicting the papal monument of Sixtus V in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.An engraving depicting the papal monument of Sixtus V in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works. -
Still imageSt. Peter's Basilica
An engraving depicting St. Peter's Basilica and surrounding buildings and monuments, including the Papal Palace, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Obelisk, the Sacristy, and St. Peter's Square.An engraving depicting St. Peter's Basilica and surrounding buildings and monuments, including the Papal Palace, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Obelisk, the Sacristy, and St. Peter's Square. -
Still imageSuper hanc petram aedefi cabo ecclesiam meam
An engraving depicting Jesus leading the Apostles, with a hand on Peter's back, towards St. Peter's Basilica. Below the image is a passage from Matthew 16, "Super hanc petram aedificabo ecclesiam meam" (On this rock I will build my church).An engraving depicting Jesus leading the Apostles, with a hand on Peter's back, towards St. Peter's Basilica. Below the image is a passage from Matthew 16, "Super hanc petram aedificabo ecclesiam meam" (On this rock I will build my church). -
Still imageVeteris Liberianae Basilicae adiunctorumque aedificiorum vestigium
An engraved floorplan of the old Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, including outlying structures.An engraved floorplan of the old Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, including outlying structures. -
Still imageVetus Exquilinus Mons cum aliorum montium sibi adiunctorum partibus adiectis non nullis ex his quae nostra tempestate accesserunt
An engraved map of the Esquiline Hill in Rome showing rough topography and the plans of a number of notable landmarks and buildings including: the Baths of Diocletian, Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Baths of Titus, Basilica of St. Clemens, Basilica of Saint Praxedis, Church of Saint Bibiana, Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, and Basilica of Saint Stephen Rotunda.An engraved map of the Esquiline Hill in Rome showing rough topography and the plans of a number of notable landmarks and buildings including: the Baths of Diocletian, Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Baths of Titus, Basilica of St. Clemens, Basilica of Saint Praxedis, Church of Saint Bibiana, Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, and Basilica of Saint Stephen Rotunda. -
Still image[V]estigium totius Basilicae Liberianae et appositorum aedificiorum ea forma in quam Paulus V. Pont. Max. magnifice exculta atque aucta redegit
An engraved floorplan of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore as restored by Pope Paul V, including outlying structures. Numbered areas are referenced within the text of the book and can be consulted for futher context.An engraved floorplan of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore as restored by Pope Paul V, including outlying structures. Numbered areas are referenced within the text of the book and can be consulted for futher context.