Two Artists Capture the Spirit of Pope Francis in the Streets of Rome

Pope Francis has died at age 88, and these powerful street artworks in Rome—by Mauro Pallotta and Andrea Villa—now feel like unexpected memorials. From a superhero mural to a billboard urging compassion, each piece captures a different side of the Pope’s legacy in public space.

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Meleagro de Escopas, ein Held der griechischen Mythologie, war der Sohn von Oineus, König von Kalydon. Berühmt wurde er durch seine Rolle bei der Jagd auf den Kalydonischen Eber, ein von Artemis gesandtes Ungeheuer. Sein Schicksal war tragisch, da sein Leben an ein Holzscheit gebunden war, das seine Mutter schließlich verbrannte, was zu seinem Tod führte.

Meleager of Scopas, a hero of Greek mythology, was the son of Oeneus, King of Calydon. He became famous for his role in the hunt for the Calydonian Boar, a monstrous creature sent by Artemis. His fate was tragic, as his life was tied to a log that his mother eventually burned, leading to his death.



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Hello my art world friends! While conducting research for my current book, I came across this Michelangelo fresco of the Conversion of Saul. Would one of you knowledgeable folks help me understand why the fellow on the bottom near the right corner is carrying on owl with him on the road to Damascus? Okay, I know it’s not really on owl…but now I need to know what it is! It looks like an owl on the back of a blue hat. Help! #michelangelo #WritingCommunity #VaticanArt