Pope Jules Ii Collection

Vineyard of Pope Julius on the Via Flaminia. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Vineyard of Pope Julius on the Via Flaminia

The School of Athens, detail of Plato & Aristotle, 1508-1511. Artist: Raphael
The School of Athens, detail of Plato & Aristotle, 1508-1511. The School of Athens was painted by Raphael Sanzio for Pope Julius II (1503-1513)

Raphael, (1483-1520), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Raphael, (1483-1520), 1830. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520) Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, commissioned by Pope Julius II his works include the frescoed Raphael Rooms

Pope Julius II, c1500s, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Pope Julius II, c1500s, (1890). Head of the Roman Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503 to 1513, Julius II was a central figure of the High Renaissance

Julius II, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Julius II, (1933). Portrait of Julius II (1443-1513), pope from 1503 to 1513. He was a patron of many Renaissance artists, including Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo

Pope Julius II, c1512, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
Pope Julius II, c1512, (c1912). Painting in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. Julius II (1443-1513), was born Giuliano della Rovere and was pope from 1503 to 1513

Papst Julus II. 1443-1513, 1934. Pope Julius II. Julius II (1443-1513), was born Giuliano della Rovere and was pope from 1503 to 1513

The Sistine Madonna, 1512, (1911). Artist: Raphael
The Sistine Madonna, 1512, (1911). The Sistine Madonna was commissioned by Pope Julius II in honour of his late uncle, Pope Sixtus IV (1414-1484)

Cardenal Scarramuccia Trivulzio, (Portrait of a cardinal), c1510, (c1934). Artist: Raphael
Cardenal Scarramuccia Trivulzio, (Portrait of a cardinal), c1510, (c1934). The picture represents a cardinal, probably a member of the papal court of Julius II

Pope Jules II, 1898. Artist: Henri Thiriat
Pope Jules II, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Michelangelos statue of Moses, Church of San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Michelangelos statue of Moses, Church of San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, Italy. This statue was intended to be the central feature of the tomb of Pope Julius II

Episodes of the Life of Famous Painters: Raphael, (c1900). Raphael Sanzio (1483-1520) joins Pope Giulio II in admiring the statue of Apollo di Belvedere, recently discovered

Renaissance Art in Italy: Michelangelo, (c1900). Michelangelo (1475-1564) shows Pope Julius II his colossal sculpture of Moses. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

Pope Julius II. Julius II (1443-1513) was born Giuliano della Rovere and was pope from 1503 to 1513. He was a patron of many Renaissance artists, including Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo

Letter from Michelangelo Buonarroti to his father, June 1508. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Letter from Michelangelo Buonarroti to his father, June 1508. Letter written from Rome, in Italian, from Michelangelo to his father, Lodovico di Leonardo di Buonarotti di Simoni, at Florence

The Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, (detail), 1508-1509. Artist: Raphael
The Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, (detail), 1508-1509. The fresco can be seen as a portrayal of the Church Militant below, and the Church Triumphant above

The Mass at Bolsena detail, 1512. Artist: Raphael
The Mass at Bolsena detail, 1512. Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City, Italy

The Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, 1508-1509. Artist: Raphael
The Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, 1508-1509. The fresco can be seen as a portrayal of the Church Militant below, and the Church Triumphant above

The Mass at Bolsena, 1512. Artist: Raphael
The Mass at Bolsena, 1512. Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City, Italy

Pope Leo I, Repulsing Attila, (detail), 1511-14. Artist: Raphael
Pope Leo I, Repulsing Attila, (detail), 1511-14. Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City, Italy

The Liberation of St Peter detail, 1514. Artist: Raphael
The Liberation of St Peter detail, 1514. An angel leads the stunned and still-sleepy St Peter past a sleeping guard

The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, 1512-1514. Artist: Raphael
The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, 1512-1514. Heliodorus and his followers, profaning the Temple of Jerusalem, are driven out by an armed rider and two running figures

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"Pope Jules II: A Visionary Leader and Patron of the Arts" Pope Jules II, also known as Pope Julius II, was a prominent figure in the history of the Catholic Church. Born Giuliano della Rovere in 1443, he ascended to the papacy in 1503 and left an indelible mark on both religious and artistic realms. One of his notable predecessors, Pope Leo I, had famously repulsed Attila the Hun from invading Rome. Inspired by this heroic act, Jules II commissioned Raphael to create a stunning masterpiece depicting this event. The resulting artwork showcased incredible attention to detail and captured the intensity of that historical moment. Raphael himself was a renowned artist during his time, with works such as "The Sistine Madonna" showcasing his exceptional talent. This painting became one of Jules II's most treasured possessions and exemplified his appreciation for art's ability to convey profound emotions. Jules II's love for art extended beyond collecting masterpieces; he actively supported artists like Michelangelo Buonarroti. One of their collaborations resulted in Michelangelo's awe-inspiring statue of Moses at the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli. This sculpture perfectly embodied Jules II's grand vision for religious iconography. In addition to being a patron of the arts, Jules II was also involved in political affairs during his reign. His leadership skills were evident through various portraits that depicted him with authority and dignity. One such portrait is "Cardenal Scarramuccia Trivulzio, " which highlighted not only his role as pope but also showcased his influence within cardinal circles. Throughout history, numerous depictions have been created to honor Pope Jules II’s legacy – from paintings by Raphael himself to photographs capturing important artifacts associated with him. These visual representations serve as testaments to his impact on both religion and art.