Honorius III Ratifying the Order of Saint Francis; Onorio III che ratifica l'ordine di S.Francesco, Marble relief depicts the confirmation of the Franciscan order by Pope Honorius III in 1223. The relief depicts the Pope enthroned with one hand raised in blessing over a kneeling Saint Francis and the other holds the rolled document of the order. To the left, a cluster of monks gather and surrounding the pope are two nuns and two attendants.
- Contini-Volterra Photographic Archive | Sculpture (SCUL) | Honorius III Ratifying the Order of Saint Francis; Onorio III che ratifica l'ordine di S.Francesco, Marble relief depicts the confirmation of the Franciscan order by Pope Honorius III in 1223. The relief depicts the Pope enthroned with one hand raised in blessing over a kneeling Saint Francis and the other holds the rolled document of the order. To the left, a cluster of monks gather and surrounding the pope are two nuns and two attendants., 1480-81
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