Legate Collection

John paying homage to the legate of Pope Innocent III in 1213., c.1901 (engraving)
1219754 John paying homage to the legate of Pope Innocent III in 1213., c.1901 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, 1166 -1216, aka John Lackland, King of England)

Four photographs of a cable ship, R D Legate Archive, with handwritten notation on reverse

King John resigning his Crown to the Popes legate (engraving)
5220784 King John resigning his Crown to the Popes legate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John resigning his Crown to the Popes legate)

The Papal Legate tramples on Johns tribute AD1213, 1920s (litho)
833053 The Papal Legate tramples on Johns tribute AD1213, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Closing of the London Eucharistic Congress, the Papal Legate imparts the Blessing... (colour litho)
2815152 Closing of the London Eucharistic Congress, the Papal Legate imparts the Blessing... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther leaving the Popes legate in Wittenberg, Thomas Cajetan (top)
3647713 Martin Luther leaving the Popes legate in Wittenberg, Thomas Cajetan (top). Martin Luther leaving the city of Augsburg (bottom) (engraving) by Konig

In the presence of the Cardinal Legate and the representatives of the Order of Benedictines of Everything
2783626 In the presence of the Cardinal Legate and the representatives of the Order of Benedictines of Everything... (colour litho) by Beltrame

John pays homage to the Papal Legate AD1213, 1920s (litho)
833052 John pays homage to the Papal Legate AD1213, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Having been excommunicated by Pope Innocent III in 1209, King John finally submits to the Papal Legate, Pandulph, in May 1213 at the Templar Church, Dover Date: May 1213

Therese Martin, St Therese of Lisieux
Therese Martin(1873-1897), known postumously as Sainte Therese de l Enfant Jesus(St Therese of Lisieux). On 30th September 1925, following her canonisation

Illustration of three ranks of Roman soldier, Centurion, Legate on horseback, and Standard Bearer

Entry Of Louis Viii King Of France And The Papal Legate Cardinal St. Angelo Into Avignon In 1226. The City Had Just Capitulated After A 3 Month Siege

Mathieu Shinner
MATHIEU SCHINNER (or Schiner) Swiss cardinal, legate of pope Julius II, bishop of Sion. Date: 1465 - 1522

John doing Homage to the Popes Legate

Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central of the tents) (oil on canvas)
XIR901633 Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central of the tents) (oil on canvas) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67); ChAteau de Versailles

Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central detail) (oil on canvas)
XIR901632 Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central detail) (oil on canvas) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67); ChAteau de Versailles

Louis XIV & Papal Legate
Cardinal Chigi, on behalf of his Uncle Pope Alexander VII, apologises to Louis XIV for ill-treatment of some French at Rome; the interview takes place in Louis bedroom

Lorenzo Campeggio
LORENZO CAMPEGGIO Italian churchman : papal legate in England, cardinal

Caxton / Rook
THE ROOK - who represents a legate of the king

Louis Xiv / Fontainebleau
Cardinal Chigi, on behalf of his Uncle Pope Alexander VII, apologises to Louis XIV for ill-treatment of some French at Rome; the interview takes place in Louis bedroom

1213 / King John & Pope
King John offers his crown, symbolic of the kingdom, to the Papal Legate. He receives it back as a papal fief, promising to pay tribute

Adhemar De Monteil
ADHEMAR DE MONTEIL Bishop of Le Puy. Was made papal legate to the First Crusade by Pope Urban II. Commanded forces at Constantinople

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"Legate: A Journey Through History and Faith" Step into the world of legates, where power, authority, and faith intertwine. These captivating photographs take us on a visual odyssey through time, revealing the diverse roles and influences of legates in different eras. In the first photograph, we see a cable ship - a symbol of connectivity and communication. Just as these ships connect distant shores, so do legates bridge gaps between people and institutions. They act as messengers carrying important messages from one authority to another. Moving forward in history, we encounter Therese Martin - St. Therese of Lisieux - whose spiritual journey touched countless lives. Legates like her embody devotion and serve as emissaries for religious leaders who seek to spread their teachings far and wide. The engraving depicting King John resigning his crown to the Pope's legate showcases an intriguing power dynamic. Here we witness how they can hold immense influence over political affairs by mediating between rulers and religious authorities. Another lithograph captures the moment when the Papal Legate tramples on John's tribute in AD1213. This image speaks volumes about conflicts arising from differing loyalties during medieval times – highlighting how even kings had to bow before papal authority represented by these envoys. Fast-forwarding to more recent times, we witness the closing of London Eucharistic Congress with the Papal Legate imparting blessings upon attendees. It reminds us that legates continue to play vital roles within modern-day religious gatherings – bestowing divine grace upon believers worldwide. Shifting gears slightly, an engraving portrays Martin Luther leaving both Wittenberg and Augsburg after encounters with Popes' delegates Thomas Cajetan – illustrating pivotal moments that shaped Protestant Reformation against Catholic Church doctrines. In yet another colorful lithograph, we find ourselves amidst representatives of Benedictines receiving guidance from Cardinal Legate during an important gathering.