1724 – B. Picart – La Pape Pontificat

Title:                      “La Pape va en Ceremonie Prendre Possesion du Pontificat dans L’Eglise de St. Jean de Latan.; qui est la Capitale de toutes ce Lles qui relevent de la juridition du Pape dan la Chretienete.”​ ​ Description: ​​ ​Beautiful, very detailed and large panoramic view, double page, of the procession for the papal inauguration in the archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome, Italy. The engraving comes from A. Moubach book “Cérémonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Vol. I, Cérémonies en usage chez les Catholiques…”, engraved by Bernard Picart, published in Amsterdam, 1724. Engraver:           Bernard Picart (1673-1733) Sheet size:           88,0 x 36,5 cm Year:                      1724 Technique:           copper engraving Condition: Good condition. Watermarked paper. Few marginal restorations. General age-related toning and occasional minor defects from handling. ​​ This is a genuine antique engraving published in 1724 and NOT a modern copy or reprint   On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity