The pallium is an ecclesiastical vestment work by high-ranking bishops of the Catholic Church. Originally particular to the Pope of Rome, it is now work by patriarchs, primates, and metropolitan archbishops who receive it from the Pope. It is a long band of white woven wool emblellished with black or red crosses and fastened with pins. It is worn around the neck, over the chasuble.
This drawing depicts a medieval ceremony of the conferral of the pallium, which traditionally takes place at a Mass on the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul. The pope in this drawing wears a tiara with a single crown, which was used before the reign of Boniface VIII.
The inscription below the scene is from Proverbs 1.9: Grace may be added to thy head, and a chain of gold to thy neck. This verse was associated with the pallium by medieval liturgiologists, such as Durandus of Mende.
The entire drawing is in an early medieval style, with ornament based on Carolingian art.
Medium: Drawing, color ink on goatskin parchment
Dimensions: 8" × 10"
Year: 2024
The original drawing was made on private commission.
Open-edition giclée prints of this drawing are available. You may use the buttons below to pay via PayPal, debit card, or credit card. Be sure to confirm the shipping address.
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Actual size art print: $75
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16" × 20" large print: $150
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