Saint Celestine V Renouncing the Papacy

Artist: Jean Honore Fragonard
Artwork: Saint Celestine V Renouncing the Papacy
Description: This painting depicts the moment when Pope Celestine V renounced the papacy in 1294. Celestine V, born Pietro da Morrone, was a hermit elected as pope in 1294. He was not interested in the role and resigned after only five months.
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