Pope Julius Ii / Cavallier
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Pope Julius Ii / Cavallier
POPE JULIUS II (Giuliano della Rovere) Date: reigned 1503 - 1513
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1503 1513 Della Giuliano Julius Pope Reigned Rovere
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Pope Julius II, born Giuliano della Rovere, ruled the Catholic Church as its leader from 1503 to 1513. Known for his political acumen and artistic patronage, Julius II was a pivotal figure during the High Renaissance. This striking portrait, titled "Pope Julius II as Cavallier," captures the Pope in his military regalia, reflecting his reputation as a warrior-pope. Born into a noble family, Giuliano della Rovere rose through the ranks of the Church, becoming a cardinal in 1471. He was elected Pope in 1503 after a lengthy conclave, during which he is said to have bribed the electors with promises of wealth and power. Once in power, Julius II set about consolidating his rule, engaging in military campaigns to expand the Papal States and asserting his authority over the other European powers. Julius II was a great patron of the arts, commissioning works from some of the greatest artists of the time, including Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. He is perhaps best known for his commission of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, which Michelangelo painted between 1508 and 1512. Despite his military campaigns and artistic patronage, Julius II is also remembered for his reforms of the Church, including the establishment of the Sacred College of Cardinals and the creation of the Swiss Guard. This portrait, created during his papacy, captures the essence of a complex and dynamic leader who left an indelible mark on the history of the Catholic Church and the Renaissance.
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