A Depiction of the Papal Conclave of 1700
102 Hesburgh Library, Rare Books & Special Collections
This exhibit displays a print from 1700 by Domenico de Rossi depicting the various processes and activities of electing a new pope after the death of Innocent XII. The cycle of illustrations around the edges shows in detail various scenes from the death of the pope and throughout the Conclave. In particular, the engravings provide a view into the election processes which are not public including voting and the burning of the ballots.
This exhibit is curated by David T. Gura, Ph.D., Curator, Ancient and Medieval Manuscripts, Concurrent Professor of Classics and the Medieval Institute. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment.
All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours.
