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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
8:59:00 AM MDT

VATICAN  SPLENDORS


 
This exhibit was advertised as a once in a life time opportunity limited engagement.   Well Bob and I and friends wanted experience this 2000 years of Vatican art and history. 
 
One of the first things we noticed was that all that glitters is not gold.  All items that we remember were gold plated over silver.   They looked good though.
 
In the advertisements it was said to display the architect's compass belonging to Michelangelo.   Under the display at the museum , it stated it might have been his or like his.
 
We felt strongly that "The Mandylion of Edessa", believed to be the earliest representation of the face of Jesus, was a replica, as it was brilliant in color, hard to believe it was original.
 
Another section  was all about the Swiss Guard who protects the have protected the Popes since 1506. On display were uniforms and decorated armor.
 
Section 9 was liturgical vestments and Pope Pius Vll's papal tiara, containing one of the  world's largest emeralds.   No guards in sight!
 
One of the exhibition's most dramatic rooms, this recreated environment takes visitors onto the scaffolding near the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, to explore how Michelangelo painted his famous frescoes.   I once read that he did not want to paint the ceiling as he considered himself a poet more than an artist.
 
Taking pictures was not allowed, but got these from the Internet.
 
All in all , we were disappointed with the exhibit, but we did have a nice day and lunch with friends.
 


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  • #7 Comment from jeadie05 
    5/6/08 9:10 AM | Permalink
    What a shame you didnt enjoy it so much,It was interesting to read your account of it though ,and yes I can see how painting the ceiling in the Sistine chapel would give poor Michel a back ache ....love Jan xx
  • #6 Comment from lanurseprn 
    5/1/08 9:44 PM | Permalink
    I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it as you had hoped. I enjoyed your entry about it though.
    Pam
  • #5 Comment from ryanagi 
    5/1/08 7:19 AM | Permalink
    Interesting! But it sure doesn't sound as interesting as advertised. I'm convinced that the public will never really see the REAL treasures of the church unless you are an insider.  But I have always wanted to visit the Vatican anyway. :-)
  • #4 Comment from jaymact1 
    5/1/08 5:57 AM | Permalink
    What a disappointment Dawn I hate to be mislead like that and I bet is was not cheap to get in.  Love Joan.
  • #3 Comment from princesssaurora 
    4/30/08 12:54 PM | Permalink
    Well glad you had a nice day out with friends!

    be well,
    Dawn
    http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/
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