Gregorius Collection

Gregorius VII (Knille)
POPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) Despite being a saint, he quarrelled with emperor Heinrich IV, humiliating him at Canossa

Gregory of Tours from "True Portraits... "by Andre Thevet published in 1594
5668957 Gregory of Tours from A" True PortraitsA...A" by AndreThevet published in 1594 by Thevet, Andre (1504-92); (add.info.: Gregory of Tours (538-594)

Pope Saint Gregory I Frees the Souls from Purgatory with His Prayers, 1731

Saint Gregory as Pope, German, ca. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Saint Gregory as Pope, German, ca. 1500

THE REAL PRESENCE
To settle the question whether he is really present in the sacrament of bread (his body) and wine (his blood) Jesus appears to Pope Gregorius I and tells him yes, he is, Date: 6th century

DEPUTATION FROM POPE
Pope Gregorius III sends delegations to Charles Martel, ruler of the Merovingian Franks, bearing sumptuous gifts, seeking military aid. But Charles doesnt help. Date: 739 and 740

EVENTS / ITALY 1077
The Holy Roman Emperor HEINRICH IV does penance at Canossa, Modena, after which he is forgiven by pope Gregorius VII Date: January 1077

Painted decoration in the church of Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Painted decoration in the church of Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, Italy, (1928). About 1505...Persian sibyls; St. Gregory

The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great, c. 1500. Found in the Collection of Museum am Dom Trier

The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great. Artist: Cruz, Diego de la (active 1482-1500)
The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great. Artist: Master of Portillo (active 1520-1530)
The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Portrait of Joachim Murat, ca 1806. Artist: Gregorius, Albert (1774-1853)
Portrait of Joachim Murat, ca 1806. From a private collection

Pope Gregory I the Great. Artist: Anonymous
Pope Gregory I the Great. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great, ca 1510-1520. Artist: Isenbrant, Adriaen (1490-1551)
The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great, ca 1510-1520. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Saint Gregory reads books Gregorius title object
Saint Gregory reads a book S. Gregorius (title on object), Saint Gregory bareheaded reading in a book, half to the right. He supports his head with his left hand

Four Church Fathers Saints Ambrosius Gregorius
Four Church Fathers: Saints Ambrosius, Gregorius, Hieronymus and Augustine In Effigiem Quatuor-Virorum (...) Christi optime meritorum (title on object), Four Fathers of the Church: Saints Ambrosius

Bell tower arms Pope Gregory XIII Wolfgang Engelbert
Bell tower with the arms of Pope Gregory XIII, Wolfgang Engelbert Graf von Auersperg collection of architectural prints, Canonica, Gregorius, Architectural print, 1572-1585

The Mass of Saint Gregory, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Mass of Saint Gregory, 1511

Heinrich IV does penance at Canossa
The Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich IV does penance at Canossa, Modena, after which he is forgiven by pope Gregorius VII January 1077

Pope Gregorius VII
POPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) pope and saint, noted for his quarrel with emperor Heinrich IV whom he compelled to stand in penance at Canossa

Gregorius VII (Reville)
POPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) Despite being a saint, he quarrelled with emperor Heinrich IV, humiliating him at Canossa

Pope Gregorius III
POPE GREGORIUS III pope and saint

Pope Gregorius XI
POPE GREGORIUS XI (Pierre Roger) the last French pope Date: reigned 1370 - 1378

Gregory Of Nazianzus, Saint (330-c. 389). Father
" Gregory Of Nazianzus, Saint (330-c.389). Father of the eastern church, named the Theologian, metropolitan archbishop of Constantinople. Fol. 440 of the " Homilies

Pope Gregorius XIII (Ugo Buoncompagni) born 1502, died 1585

Pope Gregorius X (Theobaldo Visconti) known as The Blessed selected at Viterbo after a prolonged conclave

Pope Gregorius XII (Angelo Corrari) abdicated to end the conflict between papal claimants

Robert Le Pieux
Robert II repudiates Rosala de Provence and marries cousin Berthe de Bourgogne, but pope Gregorius V excommunicates him, so he leaves her and weds Constance d Arles

Italy Canossa
The fortress of Canossa, famous as the site where Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich IV stood for three days in the snow, as penance for offending pope Gregorius VII

Gregorius I & Parents
POPE GREGORIUS I Unusually - perhaps uniquely - a pope is depicted with his parents; his mother is a saint, his father, alas, is merely a senator

Papal Ban at Ancona
Ancona, seeking independence, is placed under a ban by pope Gregorius XVI : newspapers encouraging resistance are smuggled in by balloon

Heinrich IV at Canossa
Emperor Heinrich IV spends 3 days and nights in penance to avoid excommunication by pope Gregorius VII. He is usually depicted outdoors in the snow, but this is more credible

Gregorius I / St. Dunstan
POPE GREGORIUS I Pope from 590 - 604 Also known as St Gregorius the Great

Pope Gregorius XVI
POPE GREGORIUS XVI (Bartolommeo Capellari)

Anti-Pope Joannes XVI
ANTI-POPE JOANNES XVI humiliated by his rival, pope Gregorius V, who was not strong on Christian forgiveness

Gregorius XVI in State
The corpse of Gregorius XVI lies in state in St Peter s, Rome, while pious worshippers line up to kiss his feet

Pope Gregorius II
POPE GREGORIUS II pope and saint

Pope Gregorius VIII
POPE GREGORIUS VIII (Alberto di Morra)

Pope Gregorius IV
POPE GREGORIUS IV

Pope Gregorius XIV
POPE GREGORIUS XIV (Nicolo Sfondrati)

Pope Gregorius XV
POPE GREGORIUS XV (Alessandro Ludovisi)

Pope Gregorius VI
POPE GREGORIUS VI died circa November 1047

Gregorius I / Cavallieri
POPE GREGORIUS I Pope from 590 - 604 Also known as St Gregorius the Great

Gregorius I / Metz Ms
POPE GREGORIUS I Pope from 590 - 604 Also known as St Gregorius the Great

Gregorius Stops Plague
Gregorius I, pope and saint, orders a day of public prayer against the prevailing plague, and miraculously the plague is driven away - apparently carried off by angels

Pope Alexander IV
POPE ALEXANDER IV (Rainaldo dei Conti di Segni) nephew of Gregorius IX

Pope Gregorius I
POPE GREGORIUS I Saint Gregory the Great

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Gregorius, a name that echoes throughout history and resonates with power and influence. From Gregorius VII (Knille), also known as Pope Gregorius VII, to the events that unfolded in Italy during his time, this name holds great significance. One of the most notable events associated with Gregorius is when Heinrich IV does penance at Canossa. This event symbolizes the clash between secular and religious powers, as well as the immense authority wielded by Pope Gregorius VII. Gregory of Tours captures the essence in his work "True Portraits, " published in 1594. Through these portraits, we catch a glimpse of a man who commanded respect and admiration. Artistic depictions further immortalize Gregorius's legacy. "The Mass of Saint Gregory" painted in 1496 showcases his devotion to faith and spirituality. Another artwork titled "Pope Saint Gregory I Frees the Souls from Purgatory with His Prayers" portrays his compassion for those suffering beyond death's grasp. In German art from around 1500, we see Saint Gregory depicted as Pope - an image that emphasizes his role as a spiritual leader guiding souls towards salvation. The real presence felt through Gregorius's actions cannot be denied. As he sent delegations on behalf of the papacy, he solidified Rome's position as a center for religious affairs. Italy witnessed significant events during this era - events forever intertwined with Gregorius's name. The painted decoration found within Santa Maria del Popolo church serves as a reminder of these historical moments etched into Italy's fabric. Gregorius left an indelible mark on history through his unwavering dedication to faith and leadership. His influence reverberates even today, reminding us of the power one person can hold when driven by conviction.