Tomb of Pope Nicholas V (pape Nicolas V; papst Nikolaus V.) in the Vatican Grottoes; under Saint Peter's basilica.Tommaso Parentucelli from Sarzana;Italy; was pope from 1447-1453.The figure of the pontiff is represented lying on a draped catafalque.The text of the epitaph was dictated by the humanist Enea Silvio Piccolomini; the future Pope Pius II. It eulogizes the pope for his culture and his pastoral; doctrinal and political activities.In the Vatican Grottoes; below Saint Peter's basilica; where are the tombs of St Peter; many popes and some chapels. ( Saint Peter's basilica; basilique Saint-Pierre; Petersdom. )Vatican 2019