{"product_id":"sic-transit-gloria-mundi-original-painting","title":"Sic Transit Gloria Mundi | Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal oil pastel painting. A skull wearing an ornate papal tiara, set with colorful jewels and topped with a cross. Inspired by the Latin phrase Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (“Thus passes the glory of the world”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase is best known from the traditional papal coronation ceremony, used from 1409 until the mid-20th century. As the newly elected pope was carried through St. Peter’s Basilica, the procession stopped three times. A master of ceremonies would kneel, hold a reed with a tuft of smoldering flax, and as it burned away to nothing, proclaim: “Pater Sancte, sic transit gloria mundi!” meaning, “Holy Father, thus passes the glory of the world.” It is a solemn reminder that all worldly glory eventually fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil pastels and metallic gold paint on 9\"×12\" heavy black paper. Signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopyright ©2026 Ivy Malone. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EmberHeart Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49807633613038,"sku":"ART001","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9421\/7198\/files\/1000054082.jpg?v=1792514611","url":"https:\/\/emberheart.co\/products\/sic-transit-gloria-mundi-original-painting","provider":"EmberHeart Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}