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Papal States Collection

The Papal States, a historical territory under the direct rule of the Pope, were rich in culture and history

Background imagePapal States Collection: Ancona, 1860

Ancona, 1860
1577538 Ancona, 1860; (add.info.: Ancona, in the Papal States.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePapal States Collection: Pope Urban II Preaching First Crusade Market Place

Pope Urban II Preaching First Crusade Market Place
Pope Urban II preaching the first crusade in the market place of Clermont, France, 27 November 1095. Pope Urban II, c. 1035 - 1099, aka Odo of Chatillon or Otho de Lagery

Background imagePapal States Collection: Flags of All Nations (chromolitho)

Flags of All Nations (chromolitho)
1619228 Flags of All Nations (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flags of All Nations. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 August 1858)

Background imagePapal States Collection: The arms of all nations (colour litho)

The arms of all nations (colour litho)
728646 The arms of all nations (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arms of all nations. Published in the Illustrated London News, 7 August 1858)

Background imagePapal States Collection: Pope Adrian VI, 1459-1523

Pope Adrian VI, 1459-1523
6040044 Pope Adrian VI, 1459-1523. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Adrian VI, born Adriaan Florensz Boeyens, 1459-1523)

Background imagePapal States Collection: Capture of Rome through the breach of Porta Pia on 20th September 1870

Capture of Rome through the breach of Porta Pia on 20th September 1870
REV287630 Capture of Rome through the breach of Porta Pia on 20th September 1870, illustration from an album on the history of Risorgimento made for the chocolate Talmone

Background imagePapal States Collection: Ancona, in the Papal States (engraving)

Ancona, in the Papal States (engraving)
1612422 Ancona, in the Papal States (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancona, in the Papal States)

Background imagePapal States Collection: Roman popular volunteer of the 1848 insurrection in Rome (colour engraving)

Roman popular volunteer of the 1848 insurrection in Rome (colour engraving)
CHT241211 Roman popular volunteer of the 1848 insurrection in Rome (colour engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePapal States Collection: Barbarossa capturing an armed galley of the Papal States (colour litho)

Barbarossa capturing an armed galley of the Papal States (colour litho)
2812875 Barbarossa capturing an armed galley of the Papal States (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePapal States Collection: The flags of all nations (colour litho)

The flags of all nations (colour litho)
728645 The flags of all nations (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flags of all nations. Published in the Illustrated London News, 7 August 1858)

Background imagePapal States Collection: The Sicilian Vespers, 30 March 1282

The Sicilian Vespers, 30 March 1282
LLM454565 The Sicilian Vespers, 30 March 1282 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sicilian Vespers, 30 March 1282. Sicilians rebel against the rule of the French)

Background imagePapal States Collection: Subiaco, in the Papal States, near the Frontier of Naples (engraving)

Subiaco, in the Papal States, near the Frontier of Naples (engraving)
1098749 Subiaco, in the Papal States, near the Frontier of Naples (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Subiaco, in the Papal States)

Background imagePapal States Collection: Pope Pius IX arriving at Gaeta after fleeing Rome due to a popular uprising against the government

Pope Pius IX arriving at Gaeta after fleeing Rome due to a popular uprising against the government of the Papal States
5208184 Pope Pius IX arriving at Gaeta after fleeing Rome due to a popular uprising against the government of the Papal States, November 1848 (engraving) by French School

Background imagePapal States Collection: 20 September 1870: Porta Pia - Breaching the walls

20 September 1870: Porta Pia - Breaching the walls
LLM459770 20 September 1870: Porta Pia - Breaching the walls by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: 20 September 1870: Porta Pia - Breaching the walls)

Background imagePapal States Collection: Bourbon killed during the assault on Rome, 6th May 1527

Bourbon killed during the assault on Rome, 6th May 1527
STC441437 Bourbon killed during the assault on Rome, 6th May 1527, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imagePapal States Collection: Arms of All Nations (chromolitho)

Arms of All Nations (chromolitho)
1619231 Arms of All Nations (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of All Nations. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 August 1858)

Background imagePapal States Collection: The late M Rossi, Premier of the Papal States (engraving)

The late M Rossi, Premier of the Papal States (engraving)
1617851 The late M Rossi, Premier of the Papal States (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late M Rossi, Premier of the Papal States)

Background imagePapal States Collection: The Insurrection at Milan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 April 1848

The Insurrection at Milan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 April 1848
1607123 The Insurrection at Milan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 April 1848 by Parrott, William (1813-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePapal States Collection: Pope Pius IX leaving Rome, 1848 (chromolitho)

Pope Pius IX leaving Rome, 1848 (chromolitho)
972397 Pope Pius IX leaving Rome, 1848 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Pius IX leaving Rome, 1848)

Background imagePapal States Collection: Papal Standard, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen &

Papal Standard, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen &
Papal Standard, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Background imagePapal States Collection: Pontifical States, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen &

Pontifical States, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen &
Pontifical States, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Background imagePapal States Collection: Anagni Slap Sciarra Colonna Guillaume De Nogaret

Anagni Slap Sciarra Colonna Guillaume De Nogaret
Sciarra Colonna and Guillaume de Nogaret attack Pope Boniface VIII, 1303. Guillaume de Nogaret, 1260 - 1313. French statesman, councillor and keeper of the seal to Philip IV of France

Background imagePapal States Collection: The Battle of Ravenna, April 11, 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai

The Battle of Ravenna, April 11, 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai, or War of the Holy League. The army of the Papal States and Spain defending Ravenna (right)

Background imagePapal States Collection: David Maitland Armstrong Helen Neilson 15th-century Style Fancy Dress

David Maitland Armstrong Helen Neilson 15th-century Style Fancy Dress
Artokoloro

Background imagePapal States Collection: The Battle of Ravenna (engraving)

The Battle of Ravenna (engraving)
XJF447328 The Battle of Ravenna (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle fought on the 11 April 1512 between Franco-Ferrarese)

Background imagePapal States Collection: New Geographical Map of the Papal States by Ruggero Boscovich and Cristoforo Maire, engraving, 1755

New Geographical Map of the Papal States by Ruggero Boscovich and Cristoforo Maire, engraving, 1755
Cartography, Italy, 18th-century. New geographical map of the Papal States created by Ruggero Boscovich and Cristoforo Maire, 1755. Engraving

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1867-1870. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1867-1870. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1867-1870. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1865-1866. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1865-1866. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1865-1866. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States from 1865. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States from 1865. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1865. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1860-1864. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1860-1864. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1860-1864. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States from 1835. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States from 1835. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1835. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1846-1847. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1846-1847. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1846-1847. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1835-1838. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1835-1838. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1835-1838. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1844-1845. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1844-1845. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1844-1845. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various forces uniforms of the Papal States, 1822-1829. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various forces uniforms of the Papal States, 1822-1829. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various forces uniforms of the Papal States, 1822-1829. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1816-1817. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1816-1817. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States, 1816-1817. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imagePapal States Collection: Various uniforms of the Papal States. Color plate by Cenni Quinto

Various uniforms of the Papal States. Color plate by Cenni Quinto
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Papal States. Color plate by Quinto Cenni


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The Papal States, a historical territory under the direct rule of the Pope, were rich in culture and history. The flags of all nations proudly waved in this diverse land, as depicted in vibrant chromolithographs like "Flags of All Nations. " Similarly, "The Arms of All Nations" showcased the heraldry that represented different regions within the Papal States. One notable figure from this era was Pope Adrian VI (1459-1523), whose reign witnessed significant changes within the Papal States. Another pivotal moment occurred on September 20th, 1870 when Rome was captured through the breach of Porta Pia. This event marked a turning point for the Papal States and their influence. Uniforms played an important role in distinguishing various factions within the Papal States. Color plates by Cenni Quinto vividly displayed uniforms worn during different periods such as those from 1846-1847 and 1865-1870. These illustrations provide a glimpse into both military and civilian attire during these times. Cities like Ancona held great significance within the Papal States' territorial boundaries. Engravings depicting Ancona showcase its architectural beauty and cultural importance to this region. During moments of insurrection or conflict, brave individuals rose up to defend their beliefs and ideals. A color engraving portrays a Roman popular volunteer from the 1848 insurrection in Rome, highlighting their dedication to fighting for what they believed was right. Coins also offer insight into this period's economic landscape; one coin depicts Pope Innocent XI from 1684—a testament to his influence over currency at that time. Lastly, lithographs showcasing Barbarossa capturing an armed galley emphasize external threats faced by the Papal States throughout history—highlighting how they navigated challenges while maintaining their sovereignty.