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At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIII receiving the last rites, front cover illustration
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At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIII receiving the last rites, front cover illustration
XIR698872 At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIII receiving the last rites, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal,
supplement illustre, 19th July 1903 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: le Pape Leon XIII (1810-1903) Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci, recevant les derniers sacrements; ); Giraudon; French, out of copyright
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Cardinal Cardinals Deathbed Leo Xiii Leon Rite Rites Skull Cap Skullcap Vatican Dying Ecclesiastical Mourning
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The somber image captures a poignant moment in history as Pope Leo XIII receives the last rites at the Vatican. The front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, dated 19th July 1903, portrays this significant event with great detail and emotion. In this color lithograph by the French School of the 20th century, we witness Pope Leo XIII, also known as Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci (1810-1903), on his deathbed surrounded by clergy members. Dressed in his religious costume and wearing a skullcap, he appears serene yet frail. The atmosphere is heavy with mourning and prayer. The composition emphasizes the significance of this sacred moment through its careful portrayal of various elements. Cardinals dressed in ecclesiastical robes kneel beside him, their heads bowed in reverence. The Roman Catholic Church's influence is palpable as they gather to offer support during these final moments. This print not only serves as a historical record but also evokes deep reflection on themes of mortality and spirituality within Christianity. It reminds us that even figures of great power and authority face their own mortality eventually. As we gaze upon this powerful artwork, we are transported back to that fateful day at the Vatican when Pope Leo XIII received his last rites—a moment frozen in time forever captured by the skilled hands of an unknown artist from long ago.
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