Friday, April 18, 2008

Fine Art Friday - Special Papal Edition

JPII
Pope John Paul II

Benedict XIV
Pope Benedict XIV

Pope Pius VI

Pope Pius VI by Pierre Duflos

Pope Innocent X
Pope Innocent X. Diego Velázquez. 1650

Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X With Two Cardinals by Raphael

Pope St. Gregory the Great
Carlo Saraceni, or his studio, Pope Gregory I, ca 1610.

St. Sixtus
St. Sixtus Ordains St Lawrence by Fra Angelico 1447-49

Pope Clement
Pope Saint Clement Adoring the Trinity Giovanni Battista Tiepolo,(1737-38)


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6 comments:

  1. Kimberly1:46 AM

    Papal Edition...what a terrific idea and a lovely tribute!

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  2. teresa_anawim29:14 AM

    Great preparation for my pilgrimage!
    Wish I could take you and your MOM along, Esther!

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  3. EC Gefroh9:19 AM

    Thanks Kimberly and Teresa!

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  4. Tracy2:07 PM

    Awesome Esther!!!

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  5. Marie6:45 PM

    Oh what beautiful pictures. I hope you dont mind but I saved the one on JPII..Just magnificent.

    Thanks for sharing these with us Esther:).

    Peace & much love to you:)

    Marie xooxoxo

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  6. EC Gefroh7:42 PM

    Glad you enjoyed it Tracy.

    Help yourself Marie!

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