MONTBLANC PATRON OF ART FOUNTAIN PEN, POPE JULY II, 2005.
Barrel in bone-coloured resin and gold-plated details and ornamentation.
Limited edition. Exemplary 3066/4810.
Nib in 18 Kts. yellow gold. M point.
Screw cap. Loading by cartridge.
No box or documentation. Brand new.
Measurements: 14.60 cm. length; 17 mm. diameter.
As part of its ongoing support of art and culture throughout the world, Montblanc has recognised the exceptional contributions of today's patrons of the arts since 1992 with the Montblanc Prize for Culture. To coincide with the Award, a unique, limited edition writing instrument inspired by a historical patron is commissioned each year to honour contemporaries.
On the occasion of the foundation of "Montblanc de la Culture", Montblanc launches the "Pope Julius II" fountain pen in 2005 in a worldwide limited edition of 4810 fountain pens.
Pope Julius II was born on December 5, 1443 and died on February 21, 1513. He was the 216th Pope of the Catholic Church from 1503 to 1513. He is known as "The Warrior Pope" because of the intense political and military activity of his pontificate. He was a great patron of the arts. He protected among others Michelangelo and Raphael. The construction of St. Peter's Basilica began under his regime. Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel under his orders.
The fountain pen features a luxurious gold-plated design on a cream-coloured background. The cap is designed to symbolise the tiara of the Pontifex Maximus. One of Montblanc's most beautifully crafted pens. The 18-karat gold nib is engraved with the seal of Julius II.