Predella Panel. The Approval of the New Carmelite Habit by Pope Honorius IV 1329

This predella panel by Pietro Lorenzetti, completed in 1329, depicts the approval of the new Carmelite habit by Pope Honorius IV. The scene is set in a grand hall with an intricate tiled floor and a series of arches. Pope Honorius IV, in his papal robes, stands center stage, bestowing the new habit upon a Carmelite monk. The cardinals in attendance wear red robes, emphasizing the importance of the occasion and the significance of the papal approval. This artwork highlights the close relationship between the Church and the Carmelite order in the 14th century, illustrating the institutional support behind the development of the new habit.