Papal Conclave
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733
A series of six engravings depicting a conclave, the process by which Roman Catholic cardinals elect a new pope. The rules of the conclave, in which the cardinals are locked in seclusion, were established to prevent political interference and long delays. Food was delivered through a window; after three days, they only received one meal a day and after five days, only bread and water. Here the cardinals process into the conclave (top right), they celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit (Communion) (top left), they gather for the first general congregation (middle right), the cardinals cast their votes (middle left), people deliver food for the conclave (bottom right), people examine the food.
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P_300000301761_P361
System of Record ID
300000301761
Title
Papal Conclave
Date Issued or Published
1741
Description
A series of six engravings depicting a conclave, the process by which Roman Catholic cardinals elect a new pope. The rules of the conclave, in which the cardinals are locked in seclusion, were established to prevent political interference and long delays. Food was delivered through a window; after three days, they only received one meal a day and after five days, only bread and water. Here the cardinals process into the conclave (top right), they celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit (Communion) (top left), they gather for the first general congregation (middle right), the cardinals cast their votes (middle left), people deliver food for the conclave (bottom right), people examine the food.
Creator
Publisher
Place of Publication
Paris (France)
Contributor
Banier, M. l'abbé (Antoine), 1673-1741
Primary Language
French
Subject - Topic/Names
Subject - Geographic
Subject - Time Period
Extent/Dimensions
45 cm (approx.)
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
engravings (prints)
Local Call Number
1741 BANI V.1
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
Sort Date
1741
