St. Gregory Reluctant to Accept His Election as Bishop of Rome 1715 - 1765

"St. Gregory Reluctant to Accept His Election as Bishop of Rome" is a drawing by the French artist Charles André Vanloo, also known as Carle Vanloo, which depicts St. Gregory kneeling and being pushed towards the papal throne, symbolizing his reluctance to accept the role. The drawing, dated between 1715 and 1765, is a fine example of Vanloo's work which incorporates detailed renderings and expressive figures. The drawing is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.