Apostolic Blessing from Pius XI

Work on Paper

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Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

Name/Title

Apostolic Blessing from Pius XI

Entry/Object ID

2022.5.3

Description

An Apostolic Blessing given to the Jesuit Novitate at Wernersville by Pope Pius XI, featuring a photograph of the Pope, illuminated letters and marginal decoration, and the Pope's signature.

Artwork Details

Medium

Photograph, Ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Pope Pius XI

Role

Author

Date made

Jun 20, 1935

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Height

25 in

Width

16-1/2 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Gift of the Jesuit Novitiate of St. Isaac Jogues, Wernersville, PA