Miniature of Pope Celestine V kneeling in prayer.
From Vaticinia de Pontificibus
1425 - 1450
Illustrated manuscript
285 x 195 mm
Italy, Central (Florence)
Harley 1340 f. 3
The British Library, London
Miniature of Miniature of Pope Gregory XII
From Vaticinia de Pontificibus
1425 - 1450
Illustrated manuscript
285 x 195 mm
Italy, Central (Florence)
Harley 1340 f. 9v
The British Library, London
The Vaticinia Pontificum was a work of black propaganda falsely attributed to the mystic Joachim of Fiore (c. 1135 – March 30, 1202)
They allegedly made prophecies regarding the popes: who was to be elected and what were their attributes or main characteristics
Many regard the work as a crude attempt to influence future conclaves
Unfortunately the practice still continues today among Catholics and non-Catholics
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