The artwork titled “The Pope and His Cardinals,” created by the Limbourg brothers, is an illustration that is part of the “Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry” series and belongs to the International Gothic art movement.
The illustration portrays a central figure, presumably the Pope, seated regally on a grand throne, adorned in white papal garments and a tiara. The Pope is surrounded by cardinals, identifiable by their red robes, who are engaged attentively in the scene. The ornate chair, elevated on a platform, emphasizes the Pope’s superior position. The background features a deep blue sky embellished with golden stars. Additionally, the artwork includes intricately detailed calligraphy and decorative borders on its left side, indicative of the manuscript’s illuminated nature. This highly detailed and richly colored piece exemplifies the ornate and elaborate style characteristic of the International Gothic period.
