Chapter 325 Going to the Vatican

If there was one organization in the world that had a profound understanding of the influence they held over artists,

then the Catholic Church, situated in the Vatican, undoubtedly had the most authority to speak on the matter.

In those days, their power was so dominant that it could oppress the whole of Europe, truly making them the undisputed kings.

Past kings like the Lion Heart King, and later figures such as Napoleon and Hitler, could not compare.

The coronation of kings across countries, without the attendance of the Pope, could be deemed illegitimate.

The end of the "Middle Ages" era was likely due to a variety of factors including advancements in productivity and changes in geopolitical dynamics.

However, in the eyes of the Church, artists such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael were the true culprits.

After all, it was their push for the "Renaissance" that broke the Church's long-standing monopoly on thought.