Canonization of Five Cardinals in Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome 1690

"Canonization of Five Cardinals in Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome" is a detailed engraving by Giuseppe Tiburtio Vergelli, created in 1690. This artwork captures the grandeur and spectacle of the ceremony in the vast interior of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. It depicts the intricate architectural details of the basilica, with numerous figures filling the space, highlighting the religious and social significance of the event. The engraving, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the rituals and practices of the Catholic Church in the late 17th century.