101730 - B Pinelli - Pope Pius VII performs the Adoration before the statue of St Peter in the Vatican Basilica 1819.

B Pinelli - Pope Pius VII performs the Adoration before the statue of St Peter in the Vatican Basilica 1819. This is an original etching by Italian artist Bartolomeo Pinelli in 1819. With the description of scene in the lower margin in Italian. In 1809 during the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon once again invaded the Papal States, resulting in his excommunication through the papal bull. Pius VII was taken prisoner by General Radet and transported to France. Enchanting Italian masterpiece represents the historical scene through deft strokes and short lines indicated the mastery of the artist in the realistic creation of the scene, the figures in the artwork are created through smooth preciseness with grace. Size: approx. 10in x 8in (26cm x 20.5cm) The print is in good condition but please inspect the image carefully