Mozzetta Collection

Reginald Pole (1500-1558) (engraving)
5913135 Reginald Pole (1500-1558) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Reginald Pole, Cardinal, Archbishop of Canterbury. Wearing a mozzetta robe and biretta hat)

Pope Pius VII, detail of the mozzetta, 1804-5 (marble)
6343027 Pope Pius VII, detail of the mozzetta, 1804-5 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Papa Pio VII)

Pope Alexander VII, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
3930864 Pope Alexander VII, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Gaulli, Giovanni Battista (Baciccio) (1639-1709); 67x56 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Alexander VII and Queen Kristina, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)
3930865 Alexander VII and Queen Kristina, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Trevisani, Francesco (1656-1746) (attr. to); 113x149 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Portrait of Pope Clement IX, c. 1669 (oil on canvas)
3934298 Portrait of Pope Clement IX, c.1669 (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 144.7x115 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The prison of St. Paul, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384821 The prison of St. Paul, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prison de S)

Archbishop Mora y del Rio (b / w photo)
STC375602 Archbishop Mora y del Rio (b/w photo) by Casasola, Agustin Victor (1874-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

Pope Gregory XV, c. 1622-23 (oil on canvas)
3545834 Pope Gregory XV, c.1622-23 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 133.7x98.4 cm; J

The verification of the death of Pius IX by means of the silver hammer
TPG385491 The verification of the death of Pius IX by means of the silver hammer, from the Revista illustrata, 24th February 1878 (litho) by Joris

Pope Leo XIII, pub. 1878 (colour litho)
2646257 Pope Leo XIII, pub. 1878 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810-1903)

Pope Leo XIII, pub. 1878 (colour litho)
2646304 Pope Leo XIII, pub. 1878 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810-1903)

Pope Julius II (1503-1513)
5855302 Pope Julius II (1503-1513) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Pope Julius II (1503-1513), from a fresco by Raphael

Pope Paul V (mosaic)
875128 Pope Paul V (mosaic) by Provenzale, Marcello (1577-1639); 67x54 cm; Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Pope Paul V (Latin: Paulus V; 17 September 1552 - 28 January 1621)

Pope Benedict XIV (Prospero Lambertini, 1675-1758), 1746. Creator: Pierre Subleyras
Pope Benedict XIV (Prospero Lambertini, 1675-1758), 1746

Pope Clement VII, c. 1531 (oil on slate)
3077083 Pope Clement VII, c.1531 (oil on slate) by Piombo, Sebastiano del (S. Luciani) (c.1485-1547); 105.4x87.6 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Pope Julius II (1503-1513), in scarlet mozzetta over a white surplice over cream cassock.. From a fresco by Raphael. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A

Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) 1847 (oil on canvas)
XIR232655 Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) 1847 (oil on canvas) by Galofre Y Coma, Jose (1819-77); 140x105 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; Spanish, out of copyright

Pope Wearing Mozzetta
THE POPE wearing mozzetta and stola

Cardinal in Manteletta
Cardinale in Mantelletta E Mozzetta

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The mozzetta, a distinctive garment worn by various religious figures throughout history, holds a rich and fascinating legacy. From the engraving of Reginald Pole in the 16th century to Pope Pius VII's marble depiction in the early 19th century, this cape-like attire has been an emblem of authority and prestige. Intriguingly captured in oil on canvas, Pope Alexander VII dons the mozzetta with regal elegance around 1660. The same painting showcases his encounter with Queen Kristina, highlighting how this garment transcended papal boundaries and became intertwined with political diplomacy. Another striking portrayal is found in the portrait of Pope Clement IX from around 1669. The artist masterfully captures both the intricate details of the mozzetta and its symbolic significance as an embodiment of papal power. However, not all depictions are celebratory. In "The prison of St. Paul" etching from 1833, we witness a somber scene where even within confinement, faith endures through garments like the mozzetta. Beyond popes themselves, Archbishop Mora y del Rio stands tall in a black-and-white photograph wearing this iconic piece. His stoic expression reflects both reverence for tradition and dedication to his ecclesiastical duties. One cannot discuss historical representations without mentioning Pope Gregory XV's captivating oil-on-canvas portrayal from circa 1622-23. With every brushstroke meticulously capturing fabric folds and ornate embellishments on his mozzetta, it becomes evident that each detail was intended to convey spiritual authority. Notably intriguing is "The verification of death of Pius IX by means of silver hammer, " which sheds light on unique customs associated with passing popes while adorned in their cherished vestments such as the mozzetta. Moving into more modern times depicted through lithographs published in 1878 during Pope Leo XIII's reign.