Pius VIII brought to the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome

作品描述

This historical painting by Horace Vernet depicts Pope Pius VIII being brought to the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome. The scene captures the grandeur of the event, with the Pope seated on a sedia gestatoria (a ceremonial chair carried by attendants) and accompanied by various figures, including a flabellum bearer. The artwork reflects the opulence and solemnity of a papal procession within the iconic St. Peter's Basilica.