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wishbook 2018 3 SPECIAL EDITION wishbook 2018 4 letter fromthePresidentofvaticanXV-XVII CenturyArtDep citystate artment desire to advance itsartistic, historical andspiritualheritage. Thank you for your contribution towards conserving theChurch’s heritage andthe optimal condition and continue to serve itsvisitors inevery way. of more grandiose scale thatare alsoessential inensuringthattheMuseumsstay in environmental control projects to safeguard theworks. Now, we embarkonprojects initiatives to helptheblindandphysically impaired appreciate thecollections, and together we have alsoworked ondidacticandeducational projects, specialexhibits, In additionto thecountless paintingsandsculptures thathave beenrestored, maturing collaboration between thePatrons oftheArtsand theVatican Museums. The character andvariety ofprojects over theyears alsobears witness to the geographical representation inourshared mission. the doorto more relations withtheEast. Itisanhonorto have suchanimportant worldwide. Most recently, theestablishment oftheAsiaChapter isopening From itsseedling roots, thePatrons have grown inthenumberofChapters custodians ofthewell beingoftheMuseumsandposterity thatflows therefrom. and conserving thepatrimonyofPapal collections. ThePatrons have been key give fresh entusiasmto thePatrons’ mission. Allhave beenpivotal incultivating the privileges andresponsibilities oftheirmembership, while ournew patrons Giuseppe Card. Bertello His Exellence Dear PatronsandFriends Our long-standing patrons have experienced has expanded initsnumberofmembers. Over thepast thirty-five years thepatrons family Arts andtheMuseumsare to becommended. The collaborative efforts between thePatrons ofthe the achievements oftheVatican Museums. to express how muchthismilestone islinked with thirty-five years for the Patrons community and I amdelighted to present thisWishbookthatcelebrates

wishbook 2018 5 wishbook 2018 6 projects to beunderwritten byourP attention andeffort towards someofthemore urgent, significant, andhighly-visible to complete theinitiatives thatwere adopted inprevious years andto focus greater At thesametime,Ithoughtitwasproper, asDirector, to propose two things: for ourinstitution. of smaller butsignificant artifacts that have proved equally usefulandimportant these years; theseincludenotonly major restorations butalsotheconservation to honoringthehistory ofthePatrons andthemanyprojects undertaken during Together withFather Kevin Lixey, we have decidedto dedicate this2018Wishbook for theirsupportover thelast 35years. Consequently, Iwould like to thanktheP museum thatallows millionsofvisitors to enter itsdoors each year. faith, butalsoamodern,dynamic,well-organized and,above all,well-conserved collections to beasIfound them:a place ofuniversal beauty,acenter ofChristian 21 that thesemuseumsofthePope askfrom itsbenefactors, thosePatrons ofthe Dear PatronsandFriends st st century, whosegenerosity hasenabled, andcontinues to enable theVatican letter fromthedirect atrons oftheArts. or ofthevatican museums atrons ofthe Arts oftheV It isabookofwishes,thewishes supporting for decades. projects thatthisgroup hasbeen understanding themanyrestoration of theV getting to know theP proved to beanextraordinary meansof day after myarrival, the2017Wishbook Director oftheVatican Museums.Onthe one year haspassed since becoming the 2018Wishbook,Irealize thatexactly As Iwrite thesewords ofintroduction for atican Museumsaswell asbetter atrons ofthe Arts atican Museums Director ofthe Vatican Museums Dr. BarbaraJatta and thebeautythatare preserved andhousedwithinthePapal City. group ofCatholicsandfriendswhohonortheirown faith aswell asthehistory thanks to thisalliance between theMuseums oftheHoly SeeandthisInternational I amcertain thatwiththehelpofP a new visionto ourinstitution. of theVatican Museums,whoseattentive conservation isaprioritytowards giving the most important istherestoration ofBramante’s Pinecone Courtyard, theheart The 2018restoration projects are fewer innumber,butgreater inscope. Among atrons oftheArts,allthiswillbepossible

wishbook 2018 7 wishbook 2018 8 Dear PatronsandFriends years. time to complete numerous projects generously adopted by you over thepast few will find fewer projects thanin years past. We wanted to give the restorers ample Wishbook: theproposed restoration projects to beadopted. Asmentioned, here you The second sectioncontains thatwhichhas always beenattheheartof generously contributed to embellishingthemuseums. rich history andduly acknowledge thePatrons whohave preceded usandhave with confidence andgrace, itisonly fittingthat wededicate time toappreciate our commitment, constitute thehistory ofthePatrons asawhole. Inorder to goforward It istruly you, theindividualpatrons ofeachchapter, whowithyour generous Europe. Here you willalsofinda brief history ofeachoursingularchapters. to more thantwo thousandstrong andspanbeyond NorthAmerica into Asiaand in theU.S.1983,ThePatrons oftheArtsinVatican Museumshave grown history, Msgr. Hoganprovides uswithabriefoverview ofourpast. Since itsinception This specialeditioncontains three sections.Inthefirst section,dedicated to our collaboration andteamwork amongthegrowing chapters ofpatrons worldwide. years butofgreater impactandgrandeur, thusembarking onanew phaseof ofthePatrons. Furthermore, thisyear we are proposing fewer projects thanprevious This Wishbookalsoinaugurates myown tenure astheInternational Director letter fromtheinternational direct women ever to headthisprestigious post. As you mayknow, Dr. Jatta isthefirst director oftheVatican Museums. the tutelage ofDr. Barbara Jatta, thenew This isthefirst Wishbookunder history, italsoinaugurates anew era. This 2018Wishbooknotonly celebrates in theVatican Museums! of theWishbookPatron oftheArts Anniversary Commemorative Edition you through thecontents ofthe35 It isagreat honorfor meto walk or ofthepatrons ofthearts th

of thesetreasures for thegoodofallhumanity. I amprivileged to inaugurate withyou thisnew era ofservice to thepreservation Withgratitude to Godfor ourheritage, andaskingHisBlessing onthisNew Year, of ourmission attheservice oftheoldest museumintheworld. into ourrichpast alsogives usconfidence to dare greatly with regards to thefuture International DirectorofthePatronsArts Rev. KevinLixey, LC It isonly fittingthatthis35 First, andforemost, istherestoration oftheBramante Pinecone Courtyard. the jointcollaboration ofallthechapters for theircompletion. We alsohave someambitiousrestoration endeavors underwaythatrequire Thus, we can saythatthe35 that are still adoptable aswell asourongoingFellowship program. A third sectionproposes somestructural improvements andotherprojects the BenedictionHall,andmajorsectionsofVatican Gardens. Other majorrestoration projects includethecompletion oftheHoly Stairs, of theVatican museums,backto Bramante’s originalvisionandgrandeur. in alifetime restoration thatwillbringthishistoric courtyard, soemblematic I encourage you to seehow you andyour chapter can play apartinthisonce restoration ofwhatishistorically atthevery heartoftheoriginalVatican museum. th anniversary editionfeatures phasetwo ofthefour-phase th Anniversary Commemorative Edition,bylooking back

wishbook 2018 9 SPECIAL EDITION wishbook 2018 10 35 Y and Ceramic Laboratory. founded andfollowed bytheopeningofMarble Restoration Laboratory andMetal Laboratory. Adecade following, in1936,theScientificResearch Laboratory was created. Three years later, in1926,Pope PiusIXcreated theTapestry Restoration the Painting Restoration Labcame into existence andthefirst restoration labwas proposed thefoundation ofthefirst restoration laboratory. Shortly after hisproposal, The birthoftherestoration labstook place onMay8 (from architecture to tapestry, metal, wood, mosaic,marble andpainting). through theworks ofartcontained inthisuniquelocation isnosmallundertaking contained withinthe Vatican CityState. Thetask ofcaring for andpreserving history the Vatican Museumsare privyto theexistence oftheprivate restoration labs of RESTORATION. Avery select few outofthemillionsvisitors that come through A walkthrough theVatican museumsisaalsojourney through themarvelous work worldly experience. and space permittinganyguest anopportunityto beimmersed andenlightened ina the PioChristian Museum.Eachvisitto ourMuseumsisareal journey through time Australian shores oftheEthnological collection andtheearly Christian Sarcophagi in of theearly centuries oftheRomanEmpire andContemporary paintings,to the from asingle location; from theEgyptiansto theancientEtruscans, to statues of world-wide cultures come together inoneplace, to give lifetime experiences the Museumsproudly represents allcorners oftheglobe. Representations the world andthroughout time.Theallencompassing collection contained within The Vatican Museumsdisplayanabundance ofhistorical artifacts from allover ears ofears u nveiling b eauty ... eauty th 1922,whenPope BenedictXV Restored in2016 Vincenzo Pagani, 1525-30 restoration), (before andafter Madonna dellaCintola

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12 Decades passed and then in 1994, the Paper Restoration Laboratory was created. 13 And finally, 2000 brought in the last addition to join the restoration laboratory group, with the opening of the Polymetric Lab, which is dedicated to the ethnographic collections contained in the Vatican Museums.

The history of the Restoration Laboratories continues through the tireless and attentive daily work, thanks to the generous donations that come from our Patrons. With heartfelt gratitude, our restorers can continue reviving the masterpieces from human history and preserving these incredible works of art and expression for wishbook 2018 wishbook 2018 generations to come.

As the Restoration Projects Manager, I am blessed to be able to witness the daily work of our restoration team. I often tell our Patrons that the restorers are the “guardian angels” of the arts in the Vatican. Their mission is a silent one, made of concentration and daily hard work but their testimonies - especially for our Patrons - are momentous as they recount the invisible value of their careful work. Each and every work of art and architecture lead us to new discoveries and a better understanding of the history that has shaped our world today.

As the Patrons celebrate their 35 years of existence, the story between the Vatican Museums and the Restoration Laboratories are able to continue to be woven together. The resulting combination gives life to simultaneously creating and revealing the art expressing the fabrics of history. We are grateful for this opportunity to continue unveiling beauty together!

dr. Romina Cometti Restoration Projects Manager Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums

Sarcophagus of the Three Shepherds (before and after restoration), 4th Century AD Restored in 2015 wishbook 2018 14 Restorers atwork inthe Vatican MuseumsRestorationLab 35 yearsofunveilingbty...

wishbook 2018 15 wishbook 2018 16 Restored in2013 Pietro Melandri 1932 Entrance ofthe Vatican Museums (beforeandafterrestoration), 35 yearsofunveilingbty...

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wishbook 2018 19 SPECIAL EDITION wishbook 2018 20 on theinspiration ofAmerican art -atwhichPope Paul VIgave apaper; the Vatican to illustrate theHoly Father’s concern for art: oneconcentrated people helped,especially increating three seminars andartexhibitions at desired works. Cardinal Cooke wasthePresident oftheCommittee. Many encouraged artists, artcollectors, andfoundations to contribute the the Executive Vice President, LarryFleischman, whosuccessfully formed inNew York City. Thekey andhardest working person was Museums’ curators wished(they hadasophisticated list), acommittee was To assist theMuseums,particularly insecuringtheartthatVatican deep andhumanesources ofinspired creativity. the word, to religion -themost productive source -butwelcomed other Pope Paul VI,knowing theworld, didnotconfine inspiration, asheused artists andotherart-oriented persons ofwidely varied backgrounds. great insightinto thearts…histhesiswasenthusiastically embraced by as aneededcomponent inthecreation ofgreat art.Pope Paul wrote with encourage artists to consider theimportance ofinspiration andspirituality of inspired Modernart.Pope Paul plannedto usethemuseumto inspired arthadblossomed into aproject to create aVatican Collection came to theStates withthenews thatPope Paul’s personal interest in Pro-President ofthePontifical Commission for theState of Vatican City (later Archbishop ofLoreto) andBishopPaul Marcinkus, then “In 1969,MonsignorPasquale Macchi, thensecretary to Pope Paul VI Persons ofgoodwill…. Ourbeginnings Terence E. HoganSL. D Monsignor P in the V atr o ofns the A atican M and culture. by oneoftheworld’s greatest collection ofart thus allowing future generations to beinspired precious works ofartandartifacts ofhistory, have generously restored andconserved For nearly thirty-five years Patrons worldwide collection ofartcontained intheVatican. the preservation andperpetuationofthevast is aselect group ofbenefactors dedicated to The Patrons oftheArtsinVatican Museums Who weare….. u rts se um

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wishbook 2018 21 wishbook 2018 22 list of its accomplishments.” its of list “…for the deep interest that you are showing in the Vatican Museums. Museums. Vatican the in showing are you that interest deep the “…for Collections: thePapacy andArt (1982-83),warmly thanked them the upcoming exhibit thatwould travel to theUnited States: TheVatican Art institute ofChicago andtheFineArts Museum ofSanFrancisco of the Vatican Museums,Metropolitan MuseumofArt New York, the Blessed Pope JohnPaul IIspeaking to organize who hailed from The storycontinues…. happy long a have we and conservation primarily is interest Patrons’ “The Archbishops ofSan Francisco andLosAngeles hadsimilarly doneon1982. in theVatican Museums,asaCalifornia group undertheleadership ofthe To accommodate thatwork, we founded inNew York thePatrons oftheArts conservation ofolder pieces, wanted to helptheVatican Museums. were less interested incontemporary artbutwithagreat feeling for the Following that exhibition we found persons ofgoodwill,somewhom and 1984inNew York City,Chicago andSanFrancisco. several citytour oftheMuseum.TheExhibitionwasagreat success in1983 Museum ofNew York thattheHoly Father, pendingaplan,wasopento a pleasure in1981ofdelivering amessage to thedirector oftheMetropolitan consider agreat Vatican artExhibitionintheUnited States. We hadthe the members kept asteady pressure onVatican Museums’ offices to As asecond issue almost from theinception ofourcommittee, But we hadalready drifted into conservation. 54 acquisitionsbecause space waslimited intheMuseums. Collection Two. Thework oftheCommittee incollecting artthinnedafter important collection ofEtruscan antiquitiescalled theGugliemiEtruscan non-members to finance theacquisitionby Vatican Museumsofan The Friends were alsoinstrumental inencouraging 10members and Cardinal Cooke Stone Conservation Laboratory oftheVatican Museums. The largest project theFriends undertook directly wasthebuildingof and then,theFriends ofAmerican ArtinReligion. in both.Ourtitles were first theCommittee ofReligion andArtinAmerica convened to ponderproblems andprojects andto raise fundsto assist - whichPope JohnPaul IIopenedandreviewed. Manymeetingsalso another onAmerican craft artandoneontheHudsonValley Illuminists is Lovely, (Pasadena: Castle Press, 2008). Reporter, 1994,p.4;seealsoE.C.Hansen,Whatever isNoble Whatever (E.Clark,Memories,TheVatican Museums

wishbook 2018 23 wishbook 2018 24 source of all beauty.” all of source your esteem for art and for its role in helping to uplift the human spirit to the uncreated uncreated the to spirit human the uplift to helping in role its for and art for esteem your of cultural activity aimed at the service of man…you are giving an eloquent testimony to to testimony eloquent an giving are man…you of service the at aimed activity cultural of You have indeed become staunch friends and active supporters in an important aspect aspect important an in supporters active and friends staunch become indeed have You in theVatican Museumswaspublished. In 1983thefirst newsletter, the Vatican Museums:ANewsletter for the Patrons oftheArts Vatican Museumswasformed inCalifornia andinNew York withotherlocales to follow. the establishment of aBoard ofDirectors. Accordingly, the Patrons ofthe Artsinthe The Vatican Secretariat ofState requested articles ofincorporation andby-lawswith to helpinthepermanentsupportofpatronage. a large numberof people inspired bytherecent Vatican MuseumsExpositionandprepared through generous donors, perhaps there wasroom for anorganization capable ofattracting art for theVatican museums-for nearly twenty years -andcontinued to doexcellent work Vatican Museums remained dedicated to securing inspired modernAmerican expressionist the tour decidedthatwhile theFriends ofAmerican ArtinReligionandtheFriends ofthe York), Father Miles Riley (California) andFather William Lion(Chicago)toward theendof (April29,1983).Walter Persegati (Vatican), MonsignorClark(New who, in the memorable phrase of Saint Augustine is Himself: Beauty ever ancient, ever new.” ever ancient, ever Beauty Himself: is Augustine Saint of phrase memorable the in who, them year after year, the perennial witness to the Church’s unchanging faith in the Triune God God Triune the in faith unchanging Church’s the to witness perennial the year, after year them and conservation, he said: Acknowledging thesignificant contributions Patrons hadmadethroughout the years in restoration been anongoingtestimonial to thehighest achievement ofthe humanspirit. who have continued thework ofpatronage incaring for theVatican Museums andbydoingsohave Office, theNationalOffice, andatthe local Chapter level byenthusiastic and competent individuals restoration andconservation projects to becompleted. They have beenably assisted intheVatican the years hasbeensignificant in raising bothawareness as well asneededfunds for hundreds of Daniel Hennesy,LC (2016-2017),Father Kevin Lixey LC (2017-current) allwhoseleadership over Persegati, Father Allen Duston, OP(1994-2007),Father MarkHaydu,LC (2007–2016),Father 1, 2006)Over theyears thePatrons have beenblessed withInternational Coordinators: Dr. Walter . D . SL ogan H E. Terence onsignor M monuments of a distant past. Rather, for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who contemplate contemplate who visitors of thousands of hundreds the for Rather, past. distant a of monuments audience ontheoccasion ofthe500 In 2006Patrons from around theglobe metwithPope EmeritusBenedictXVIfor aprivate “The artistic treasures which surround us are not simply impressive impressive simply not are us surround which treasures artistic “The th Anniversary oftheVatican Museums. (June (June

wishbook 2018 25 wishbook 2018 26 idd K radford B r. M to setdirection for thePatrons, andto enjoy thebeautifulArizonaspringweather! 2017 with50participantsfrom around theworld whocame together for fellowship, The ArizonaChapter alsohosted themost recent Chapter Leaders MeetinginMarch, Catacombs, andispreparing for thenext! inception, hasfundedonerestoration project: The Beautiful Drawings oftheRoman the newest Patrons chapters, Arizonaisproud to have over 80members since its process offorming thechapter, whichwasincorporated inApril,2015.Asoneof International Director duringhisvisit.Uponreturning to Arizona,Brad beganthe the work ofthePatrons, founder Bradford Kidd,scheduled ameetingwiththe canonizations ofSaintsPope JohnPaul IIandPope JohnXIII.After hearingabout The ArizonaChapter wasfounded astheresult ofapilgrimageto Romefor the A our history, ourchapters-ARIZONA rizona Five Drawingsfrom EarlyChristianFrescoes Carlo Ruspiand otherartists, 1850ca. Restored in2016

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• “Amida Nyorai” -a12 • “Empress Cixi Parlor” -a13pcChinesered carved lacquerparlor setofthe Three otherprojects have alsobeen recently completed: at theEthnological Museum. horizontal painted scroll datingbackto the1600’s, isnow proudly ondisplay Our first restoration project “TheGreat Wall ofChinaonSilk”,a7.75mChinese Scripture”. Fr Andrew Dalton’s talk on“TheShroud ofTurin intheLightofScience and Since then,manyartsrelated event have beenheldsuchasRomeBiblical Professor friends attending theInaugural AnnualDinnerattheSingapore NationalGallery. The Singapore Chapter wasformally launchedinJuly 2016with60+patrons and in Mayof2016&2017. engagement andheightened interest intheVatican Museums,withtwo Chapter trips introduced thePatrons to BenChanginQuebec,we have since seenenlightened of inspiringandrewarding. Unknown to AsiansuntilMay2014whenPaul Hill Our amazingjourney ofdiscovery oftheVatican Museumshasbeennothingshort Singapore, HongKong,China,Philippines,Indonesia&Malaysia. Our 130+patrons andtheirfamilies constituting “TheAsianChapter” hailfrom reflecting themulti-country membership ofAPAVM today. in theVatican Museums”.SPAVM hasevolved to become APAVM, appropriately the SingaporeChapter wasexpanded to become “TheAsianPatrons oftheArts In September 2017,20monthsafter beingfounded on28December 2015, A • “Three Taoist Paintings” -17 our history, ourchapters-ASIA & 19 Qianlong periodoftheQingDynasty (1644-1911). incised, lacquered andgoldpainted. sia th century QingDynasty masterpieces on paper. th century, giltlacquer statue ofAmida,madewood, th century, late MingDynasty (1368-1644) en Chang en B r. M The AsianChapter celebrated its2 objective ofabiggerandbetter Vatican MuseumsEntrance. The AsianChapter isdelighted to playitspartinsupportingDrBarbara Jatta’s be incorporated aspartofanintended biggerproject bytheVatican Museums. Space HalloftheCarriageMuseum”,a3-year fundraising effort thatwillmost likely By far, ourmost ambitiousproject istheadoptionof“New Entrance &Exhibition and Philippinesto addto analready active Singapore Branch Chapter. momentous milestone where we inaugurated branch chapters inHongKong We were honored to have Fr Kevin Lixey, International Director joinusfor this nd Anniversary inDecember 2017.

wishbook 2018 29 wishbook 2018 30 Restored in2017 unknown artist, 1644-1911 Empress CixiParlor our history, ourchapters-ASIA Restored in2016 unknown artist, 17 Painting ofthe GreatWall onsilk th century wishbook 2018 32 Restored in2017 unknown artist, 1644-1911 Empress CixiParlor, our history, ourchapters-ASIA unknown artist, 17 Rare Crownofthe Dance, Restored in2017 th - 18 - th Century

wishbook 2018 33 wishbook 2018 34 ulpe H a L De olvay S imi M adame M members are notallCatholicsbutwe are allbroadminded andwe love whatwe do. Museum. We usually travel together andwe enjoy eachother’s company. Our the Anastasis Sarcophagus andthe Astarita Vases intheGregorian Etruscan to date we sponsored several restorations: TheWooden Statue oftheVirgin Mary, privileged to work for theVatican. OurPatrons are very generous and the seminary. Therest ishistory andourHoly Father stayed intouch withus.Ifeel not far from Krakow. Itsaved theirlives. After 1945,theyoung Karol Wojtyla entered Our family firminKrakow managed to bringhimandhisfriends to work inaquarry students were aboutto besentas“slave labor”to Germany. him. Duringthelast warasayoung Pole livinginoccupied Poland, heandhisfellow admiration for Pope JohnPaul II.MyhusbandandIhadthegreat honourofknowing the MuseumsbutIalsohave anotherreason for myattachment, itismygreat to theVatican Museums.Ilove myChurch, theHoly Father, theVatican and generous expatriates livinginBelgium,whoseselflessness we have brought I create theBelgianChapter. NotallofourPatrons are Belgian,butthere are and Ijoinedthemwithenthusiasm.Afew years ago,Father Marksuggested joined thePennsylvania Patrons ontheirvisitto theVatican, myhusband My sister hastheprivilege oflivinginthatstate and,whensheandherhusband For more thantwenty years, Ihave beenamemberofthePennsylvania Patrons. Belgium our history, ourchapters-bel gium Restored in2016 the “Brygos Painter” CA. 560-460B.C. Sakonides, Douris, the “Mario Painter, (after restoration)variousartist, suchasXenokles Astarita CollectionofFirstCenturyGreek Vases, wishbook 2018 36 Restored in2015 unknown artist, 350A.D. Sarcophagus with ScenesfromthePassion, Restored in2016 various artists, 560-460B.C. Astarita CollectionofFirstCenturyGreek Vases, our history, ourchapters-bel gium Restored in2018 unknown artist (Umbrian-Lazium School), 14 Richly GildedWooden Statueofthe Virgin Mary, th Century

wishbook 2018 37 wishbook 2018 38 by Pope JohnPaul IIthatTheV Father Riley thenled a43memberdelegation to Rometo witness theannouncement Dr. Walter Persegati, Professor Carlo Pietrangeli andPatricia Bonicatti. for theArchdiocese ofSanFrancisco, worked very tirelessly withMuseum officials In theearly 1980’s, Father Miles O’BrienRiley, thentheDirector ofCommunications Vatican Museumsandto bringtheHoly See’s treasures to aworldwide audience. The California Patrons arose from thedesire to supportartrestorations atthe California Wilsey, MariaGrant, andKathleen McCarthy. Giney Miller, Rosaleen andJamesKelly, Carol andPaul Hill,Barbara andMichael many tireless Board members volunteering theirtalents andresources, including underwriting led bysuccessive Chairpersons JohnMcDonnellandPhilHawley, with of Raphael’s frescoes. Asmembership grew, sodidthegoverning Boards’ ambitious the Bramante Spiral Staircase, therestoration oftheLast Judgementandaseries for theSistine Chapel,acomplete restructuring oftheGregorian Egyptian Museum, The California Patrons took onseveral large projects: amicroclimate control system to theHoly SeeWilliamWilsonandhiswife Betty,andCaroline Ahmanson. members includingluminariesDolores Hope,LoisandRobertUrburu,Ambassador study oftheSistine Chapel.TheCalifornia Patrons attracted influentialearly Spectrophotometer, anelectron microscope, andaone-year environmental control did withsomeearly underwritingsofnotjust artbutthefirst atomic absorption organization andsoontheCalifornia Chapter wasupandrunningrunthey Father Riley, JohnMcDonnell,Glen B.ReganandAnnMiller nurture thefledgling to United States. our history, ourchapters-CALIFORNIA atican Collections: TheP apacy andArtwascoming Donato Bramante, 1505 Bramante Staircase, Restored in1995-96 wishbook 2018 40 serves asourcurrent highpoint.AdMultos Annos! Perhaps therecently concluded multi-year restoration oftheGallery oftheMaps the well-received exhibits Menorah andLife ofaSwiss Guard exhibitions. in theVatican Gardens, themass Spectrometer, andtheunderwritingof Basilica ofSanta Maria Maggiore, thealtar intheGrotto ofOurLadyLourdes in theirentirety includedrestorations ofthe(other)Sistine ChapelinthePatriarchal committed to thesupportofMuseums.Sponsored projects too numerous to list Financial tracking duringMr. Feeley’s tutelage shows aremarkable $7,000,000USD crucial, renovations oftheMuseums’ infrastructure. restorations ofimportant arttreasures inthepubliceye aswell asmundane,albeit During Mr. Feeley’s tenure, thepatronage undertaken bytheChapter included the indefatigable efforts ofourrecent past ChairmanMichaelScott Feeley. The California Chapter presently consists ofover 300members thanks to tanislawski S regory G r. M our history, ourchapters-CALIFORNIA The CrossingoftheRedSea(SistineChapel), Pietro Perugino andhisworkshop, 1482ca. Domenico Ghirlandaio, Cosimo Rosselli Baptism ofChrist (SistineChapel), or Biagiod’Antonio, 1481-1482 Restored in1996-99

wishbook 2018 41 wishbook 2018 42 first halfofthe 15t unknown artist from CentralItaly XV century wooden StatueofJesusChrist, Restored in2014 h CenturyAD our history, ourchapters-CALIFORNIA View oftheGallery oftheMaps, Ignacio Danti, 1580 - 1583 Restored in2016

wishbook 2018 43 wishbook 2018 44 final showing before returning to Rome. Now the rest is up to you....”. to up is rest the Now Rome. to returning before showing final Absolutely it must return to Rome”. to return must it Absolutely heart. I am allowing “The Vatican “Angels Exhibit” to come to Toronto, Canada for its its for Canada Toronto, to come to Exhibit” “Angels Vatican “The allowing am I heart. sent usamessage. and Iwent to Rome.Onthesecond daythere, theDirector oftheVatican Museums this magnificent Exhibit to Canada?” “My dear girl,” dear “My Canada?” to Exhibit magnificent this night. After dinneratCardinal Szoka’s residence, hetook myhandandsaid, Szoka, Governor ofVatican Cityto come to hisapartmentsfor dinnerthe following an envelope wasslippedunderourhotel room door. Itisaninvitation from Cardinal Sadly, we beganpackingoursuitcases to return home.Andthen,just after midnight, Gallery in1999.Iremember itwell, because itwasmybirthday,February 1 Museums” arrived for itshighly publicized GalaopeningatTheArmandHammer It wasacool, neon-misty nightinLosAngeles when“TheAngelsFrom TheVatican Canada Midway through dinner,Ihearmyselfaskingoutloud… Princes oftheChurch, Cardinal Francis Mahoney andCardinal EdmundSzoka. Later thatevening atdinnerintheMuseum Ifound myselfsittingbetween two I hadnever seenartlike this. and Iwasintears. Iwasoverwhelmed byitsbeauty-Iwasdumbfounded. depiction ofawingedyouth, gently instructing theoldApostle withhissmallfinger... after traveling to five American cities for it to make a sixth appearance in Canada. Canada. in appearance sixth a make to it for cities American five to traveling after must have been saying your prayers my dear... because only prayer would melt my my melt would prayer only because dear... my prayers your saying been have must your case”. your front ofGuidoReni’s paintingof“St.Matthew andTheLittle Angel”, a17 never before seenoutsidetheVatican Museums.Andthensuddenly Iwasalone in walking inasort-oftrance through theglorious 200pieces ofArt,depictingAngels, I wasfeeling abitsadthatevening asmyfather hadjust passed away. AndIwas and bemused, our history, ourchapters-CANAD Andso,after monthsofletter writingandphonecalls, myhusbandPaul “a tremendous amount of letter writing and a trip to Rome to plead plead to Rome to trip a and writing letter of amount tremendous “a “It is absolutely impossible, the “Angels Exhibition” is too fragile, fragile, too is Exhibition” “Angels the impossible, absolutely is “It A Egyptian MasterpiecesofthePinecone Courtyard, New Reign28 Cardinal Mahoney sayssmiling ”what would it take to bring bring to take it would ”what th Dynasty, Reign ofAmenhotepIII, th Restored in2017 - century 1391-1353 BC st . “You “You wishbook 2018 46 and your energy to continue ourCanadian chapter’s “story”. Thank you Debra for givingsocompletely your heartandintellect I leave you here myprecious friendcontinue onasIamnoddingoff... of our6ambitiousrestoration projects! Canada. AndtheAngelshave beenbyoursideaswe ventured into eachofone a faithful, growing membership extending across 4,000miles ofourgreat country, our history, ourchapters-CANAD ill H Carol rs. M Now ourChapter isproudly nearingits18 to 100,000visitors came thatsummer,viewing itinawe. of TheArts.WhentheVatican AngelsExhibitopenedatToronto’s famed AGO -close I knew inthatmoment we would beginaCanadianChapter ofThePatrons A th Birthday!We have beenblessed with Room oftheLiberal Arts, BorgiaApartments,w The Artsofthe Pinturicchio and hisstudio, 1492-94 rivium: Rhetoric, detail, Restored in2018 wishbook 2018 48 Restored in2015 650 BCca. Collection ofSeventeen Precious Vase, our history, ourchapters-CANAD A Restored in2015 St. Marcel)1615 (Paris, Faubourg and MarcComans der Planken, Jerome Franz VanMarc King ofthe Volsci, Coriolanus,

wishbook 2018 49 wishbook 2018 50 and artartifacts intheVatican Museums. forward to continued participation inthepreservation andrestoration ofart The Colorado Chapter ofthePatrons oftheArtsinVatican Museumslooks Rome. Theentire presentation wasviewable from anywhere inthecountry. for theSignificance ofArt”with Fr. MarkHayduproviding anintroduction live from presentation byDr. TimGray titled: “At the Altar oftheAesthetic: ACatholicVision collaborated withtheAugustine Institute, Greenwood Village,Colorado onavideo A uniqueevent for theColorado chapter occurred onSeptember 18,2014whenwe patrons couple privately pledged for therestoration ofthe which wascompleted onJuly 17,2015. ThenonDecember 2,2013,aColorado illes M ichelle M rs. M On August 29,2012we signedfor therestoration ofthe The Colorado chapter hasbeenresponsible for two restorations to date. of theArtsinVatican Museums. what wasto become theboard ofdirectors for theColorado chapter ofthePatrons And thatwe did.Ahandfulofthoseinattendance metsoonthereafter andformed Of course, thechallenge from Fr. Markwasfor Colorado to form aPatrons Chapter. gave aninformative presentation onthenature andmission ofthePatrons. and MaribethHanzlikhosted agatheringofabout10to 15couples andFr. Mark of theArtsinVatican Museumsdates backto February 7,2010whenBill in October of2009,theseedwasplanted. TheColorado Chapter ofthePatrons of theArtsinVatican Museums,byFr. Edward Bentley attheVatican square With anintroduction to Fr. MarkHaydu,thenInternational Director ofthePatrons Colorado Sarcophagus our history, ourchapters-Col , whichwascompleted onJanuary27,2015. orado Bust of the Dacian Prince Dacian the of Bust Miracle of Bethesda Bethesda of Miracle Bust ofDacianPrince, unknown artistReign of EmperorTraianus, Restored in2014 98-117 AD , wishbook 2018 52 liturgical objects from thePapal Sacristy. ever from theVatican to NorthAmerica andthefirst major exhibition to contain as works byGiotto, Bernini, Cellini,andCanova. Thisexhibition wasthelargest 19 excavations attheBasilica ofSaintPaul outsidetheWalls, to the48delicately ornate From glorious frescoes intheSistine andPauline Chapels,historical archaeological F 20 “Saint P from Assyrian statuary to medieval dyptichsaswell ascontemporary paintings. collections tracing theiconography ofangelsfrom the9 sculptures andliturgical artworks revealing thevariety andwealth oftheVatican Palm Beachoffered arare glimpse ofartwork into over 100paintings,tapestries, “The Invisible made Visible: Angelsfrom theV Vatican to the local area: Over theyears, theFlorida Patrons have alsobrought thework andmission ofthe prospective Patrons to continue to supportthegreat work oftheVatican Museums. President, dedicates hertimeandeffort along withthecurrent board to invite a legacy to theirbenevolent generosity. MaryViator, whonow serves asChapter Their names,too numerous to mention,are found allthroughout theVatican as led manyto dedicate themselves to supportingthework ofthePatrons. 25 years. Asafounding board memberoftheFlorida Patrons, JohnBrogan, Patrons oftheArtsinVatican Museumshave devoted themselves to for over but asmallsample ofthemanyillustrious andnoble restorations thattheFlorida Shepherd (early 4 works withinhistorical context thatincludedacopy oftheSarcophagus oftheGood Using various architectural settingsthatwere designed to displaythevarious Museums aswell asfrom churches andarchives administered bytheVatican. Fort Lauderdale includedmore than350extraordinary pieces from theVatican our history, ourchapters-FL th th lorida century. Itincludedsomeworks ofartnever before seenbythepublicranging century Cretoni bookcases, aswell asfinely crafted Boehmporcelain, theseare eter andtheV th century), theMandylion ofEdessa (c.3 atican: TheLegacyoftheP ORID A atican” (1999)Norton MuseumofArt, opes” (2003)MuseumofArt, th century B.C.through the rd -5 th century) aswell dedication to thegreat artoftheVatican Museums. to continue inthismagnificent work ofbenevolence and follow intheexample forged bytheearly Florida Patrons It isthehopeandwishofFlorida Chapter thatmanywill Club andtheBreakers Hotel. vigorous discussions andlively gatheringsattheEverglades .D SL ogan H Terence onsignor M President in thepresence ofHisEminence Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo, now was hosted bytheFlorida Patrons andheldinPalm Beach In March 2011theNorthAmerican Chapter Leaders meeting emeritus emeritus of theVatican CityState. Thisincluded

wishbook 2018 53 XV-XVII Century Art Department 54 55 wishbook 2018 wishbook 2018

Washing of the Feet, painter of the ambient of Giorgio Vasari, based on the design of Lorenzo Sabbatini, 15741575 Restored in 2014

Augustus of Prima Porta Last Supper (Sistine Chapel), 1st Century A.D Cosimo Rosselli and Biagio d’Antonio, 1481-1482 Restored in 1998-99 Restored in 1996-99 wishbook 2018 56 Restored in2006 Pinturicchio and hisstudio, 1492-94 Borgia Apartment, The Announciation, TheHalloftheMysteries Faith, our history, ourchapters-FL ORID A Nativity, TheHalloftheMysteries Faith, Pinturicchio and hisstudio, 1492-94 Borgia Apartment, Restored in2006

wishbook 2018 57 wishbook 2018 58 anno de Noto de anno M ophie S aroness B Haydu onApril29 in thechapelofChurch ofHoly MaryQueenofFamilies, byFather Mark This tripmeansalot to us,because ourdaughter Elisabethwaschristened The French chapter visited Romein2011,together with theBelgianChapter. the Vatican Museumsandwas“born”in2011. Our chapter isoneoftheyoungest chapters ofthePatrons oftheArtsin France the 30 In 2013,theFrench chapter took partinthecelebration to commemorate It wasanunforgettable weekend, blessed byaPapal audience. our history, ourchapters-france th anniversary ofthePatrons oftheArtsinVatican Museums. th , 2011. Beautifully decorated miniaturearmor, unknown artist, IIcenturyB.C. Restored in 2011 Restored in2011

wishbook 2018 59 wishbook 2018 60 rs. Carolyn Johnson Carolyn rs. M awareness, hosting events andourtripto Rome. We anticipate continuing to grow ourmembership in2018through additional Rome. Several ofthemembers visited theMuseumsandRestoration Labsin2017. The Georgia Chapter encourages members to usetheirprivileges while visiting for atripto Romeinthefall of2018. another large event intheSpringof2018,aswell asjoiningtheMinnesota Chapter of themost spectacular modernhomesintheAtlanta area. TheChapter isplanning The Georgia Chapter hasheldthree events in2017,includingahometour ofone 50 members. has gainednew memberships bringingthecurrent membership to approximately new longer-term memberships. Since thebeginningof2017,Georgia Chapter The Johnson’s priorityhasbeencreating additionalawareness andcultivating Chapter. JayandDenisehave remained ontheBoard ofDirectors. In Januaryof2017,NeilandCarolyn Johnsontook over theleadership of the Georgia finished two restoration projects duringthattimeand started onathird in2016. the four years thatJayandDenisewere leading theChapter. TheGeorgia Chapter organization. Themembership stayed consistent at35to 40members during the originalco-chairs anddidanexemplary jobbringingmembers into the The Georgia Chapter wasofficially founded in2013.DeniseandJayMitchell were Georgia our history, ourchapters-geria Restored in2014 XVI-XVII Century unknown artist, Baroque Monstrance

wishbook 2018 61 wishbook 2018 62 hea S Anne rs. M The IllinoisPatrons are deeply committed to themission oftheVatican Museums. as well asincrease membership. and theinterested public.Theseprograms raise fundsfor restoration projects Each year theIllinoisPatrons holdnumerous programs bothfor itsmembers of Emperor LouisXIVinhonorofCardinal Cupich,Archbishop ofChicago. Presently, theIllinoisPatrons are restoring theTapestry withtheWedding XV-XVIII CenturyArt,andtheMedieval ByzantineTapestries andTextiles. the Ethnological, Historical, Decorative Arts,Medieval, Oriental Antiquities, The museums’ departmentsthathave benefitted from these restorations include The IllinoisPatrons adoptrestorations eachyear, bothcollectively andindividually. Museums. In 1998,thenamewaschangedto theIllinoisPatrons oftheArtsinVatican Patrons were theonly chapter to beorganized undertheOrdinary oftheArchdiocese. the ecclesial structures oftheArchdiocese ofChicago. Atthattime,theIllinois The IllinoisChapter ofthePatrons beganin1993asanorganization within Illinois our history, ourchapters-ILLINOIS Restored in2012 unknown artist, XVICenturyca. Madonna andChild withSt. MaryMagdalene,

wishbook 2018 63 wishbook 2018 64 Restored in2016 Tomb, 650B.C. Antique T erracotta Vase fromthe RegoliniGalassi, our history, ourchapters-ILLINOIS Restored in2006 XVI -XVIICentury various artists, Japanese Kakemono,

wishbook 2018 65 wishbook 2018 66 Restored in2017 at theEucharisticCongress in Vienna , Julius Von Blaas, 1913 Imperial Procession oftheEmperorFrancisJoseph Restored in2014 Cesare Fracassini, 1865 St. LawrencepresentsthePoor asT our history, ourchapters-ILLINOIS reasures oftheChurch, Restored in2016 Carlo Maratta, 1675-1686 Joshua Stopsthe Sun,

wishbook 2018 67 wishbook 2018 68 Venturi and manuscripts oftheStories oftheChurch, thePinocchio sculpture byVenturino of theVatican MuseumsbyPietro Melandri;duringthefollowing years: two In 2014we sponsored therestoration ofapairModelstheEntrance on Vatican Museumsdevices. in theVatican Gardens; anAppfor aTour for theDeafinSignLanguage and amultisensorytour for thevisually impaired, blind,deafanddeaf/blind El Fayoum portrait; asignlanguagetour for thedeafinVatican Museums and creation ofnumerous projects, including:athetactile reproduction ofthe With theseobjectives inmind,theChapter hassupported therestoration to participate. accessible to all,includingthosewithdisabilitieswhootherwisewould notbeable and sculptures intheVatican Museumswithaspecialfocus onmakingart we are alsodedicated to thepreservation andtheperpetuationofarts,antiquities bring together individualswhohave anappreciation for art, history andrestoration, vision community. AsourChapter developed, sodidourmission. Notonly dowe visually impaired, asthey have bothcollaborated for years withintheinternational chapter withtheoriginalintention ofpromoting theVatican Museums’ tour for the established in2014.Founders SabrinaZappiaandAmyGallantSullivan created this The Italian &International Patrons oftheArtsinVatican Museumswas International and Italian and presentation of“Life ofaSwiss Guard, aPrivate View” and visually impaired to seeartintheVatican Museums, supported theNew York exhibit Students, challenging themto write anessay about:Whyitis important for the In additionwe have organized acontest for Matignon (Cambridge,USA)Catholic and provided fundingfor alaserfor cleaning works ofartintheRestoration Labs. visually impaired fusedfrom theoriginalcast inbronze for theVatican Museums In 2015we accepted thedonationofMichelangelo’s MadonnadiBrugesfor the Vatican Museums Vatican our history, ourchapters-italian and international Drop Of Water: Circle Of Life Of Circle Water: Of Drop , inthePioChristian Museum. byKengiro Azuma. Touching Art InThe InThe Art Touching ullivan S allant G Amy rs. M and appia Z abrina S rs. M Unilever (IT)andKingsley Mundey (AU)for theirdonationsandsupport. Olessia Kantor (IL),Hermès(FR),theTear Film&OcularSurface SocietyTFOS (US), A specialmentiongoesto theFonderia Marinelli(IT),RonaldandSusanWelborn (US), new experiences intheVatican Museums. Chapter hassuccessfully supported thesemultiple projects, aswell ascreating many Thanks to thegenerosity anddedication ofourPatrons, theItalian &International India, Turkey, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, Serbia, Norway, Canada, and Malaysia. Finland, Poland, Germany,Russia, Australia, Lebanon,Belgium,Chile, Iran, Denmark, the United States, Brazil, France, Argentina, Israel, Spain,Japan,theNetherlands, Our Patrons come from Italy andaround theworld, includingbutnotlimited to,

wishbook 2018 69 wishbook 2018 70 Restored in2017 Drop ofWater, 2011 Kengiro Azuma, our history, ourchapters-italian andinternational Restored in2017 T ouching Art:projectforthe blindandvisuallyimpaired, 2017

wishbook 2018 71 wishbook 2018 72 Restored in2015 1799-1800 Stories oftheMissions oftheChurch, our history, ourchapters-italian andinternational Restored in2017 Venturino Venturi,1953 Pinocchio,

wishbook 2018 73 wishbook 2018 74 F arold H r. M of theCityRomeandLateran Basilica”. has chosenasits2017restoration project, the“PiusIXTakes Restoration The restoration of“TheBust ofEcce Homo”wasrecently completed andthechapter presentation oftheNovember RomePilgrimagewithMsgr. Nalty. Garden District homeofJaneScott andPhilipHodges.Theagendaincludeda the Basilica ofSt.Peter. Ourchapter metinApril2017atthelovely New Orleans American College inRomeandisacertified guide to the Vatican Necropolis under of St.Peter andtheVatican Museums.Msgr. Naltyattended thePontifical North Christopher H.Naltyisnow thechaplainandleader ofourtripsto theBasilica Throughout theyears, thechapter hasgrown andDeacon Nalty’s son,Rev. Msgr. Deacon Paul Naltyand Joy NaltyHodgeswere someofthe officers. as anon-profit corporation undertheArchdiocese ofNew Orleans. Fr. Val McInnes, In 1985,ThePatrons oftheVatican MuseumsintheSouth,Inc.wasrecognized significant restorations were madethrough the years prior to the World Fair. who hadtraveled to RomeandtheVatican Museumswithsmallgroups and It wasarranged byFr. Valentine “Val” Ambrose McInnes,O.P. ofNew Orleans, The Vatican MuseumExhibitatthe1984LouisianaWorld Expositionwasoutstanding. Louisiana our history, ourchapters-Louisiana uselier Jr. uselier Restored in2017 (first decadesof theXVICentury) Wooden BustofEcceHomo,

wishbook 2018 75 wishbook 2018 76 with St.Jerome and St.JohntheBaptist, fundedbytheStange Trust, DavidStone, Courtyard Fountain, theRoomofSaints(Borgia Apartments), Madonna&Child Chapel; theCandlesticks onthealtar inthePauline Chapel,theSanDamaso Some oftheprojects include:Events intheLife ofMosesby Botticelli intheSistine and restored nearly 20works ofartintheVatican Museums. In thelast 10years, theMichiganChapter hasalsoraised more than$2,000,000 including theNorthwest Chapter andtheNorthDakota Chapter. the MichiganChapter hasassisted intheestablishment ofseveral otherchapters, and JohnHale to become theco-chairs oftheMichiganChapter. Since thattime, In 2008,Mr. Stella asked Board Members, SuzanneandTony ReaandKristan in theSistine Chapel. Boticelli’s fresco, TheEvents intheLife of Moses,asitsfirst restoration project and Jennifer Nassar. TheMichiganchapter soonafter itsestablishment adopted Michigan board ofdirectors, whoincludedFrank Stella, MaryLussier, Tarik Daoud and thenPresident oftheGovernatorate ofVatican CityState, and theoriginal Mr. Stella worked withEdmundCardinal Szoka,former Archbishop ofDetroit Mr. Wilsonencouraged hisfriendFrank Stella to found aMichiganChapter. Museums in1993to restore andmaintain theVatican artcollection. to theVatican. Mr. Wilsonhelpedto establish thePatrons oftheArtsinVatican appointed byPresident RonaldReaganin1984asthefirst American Ambassador Mr. Frank Stella. Mr. Stella wasafriend ofAmbassador WilliamA.Wilson,whowas The MichiganChapter wasfounded in1999bybusiness leader andphilanthropist, Michigan our history, ourchapters-Michig an Alessandro Algardi, 1647-49 ca San DamasoFountain, Restored in2015

wishbook 2018 77 wishbook 2018 78 ale H John r. M Dave Stone, Trustee. Raphael tapestry, BlindingofElymas withamatching giftoftheStange Trust, section oftheVatican Gardens byMichiganPatrons Carol andBillBrewis andthe Marz &BethMoore. Currently, thechapter isrestoring theMadonnadellaGuardia funded byDr. MiguelandIrene Lis-Planells,aConstantine Monogram byMichael Trustee; aChineseEmbroidered SilkTapestry, ten Beautifully Decorated Glasses our history, ourchapters-Michig an Madonna della Guardia, (Vatican Gardens) Restored in2017

wishbook 2018 79 wishbook 2018 80 Restored in1996-99 Luca Signorelli, BartolomeodellaGatta, 1482ca. T estament ofMoses, our history, ourchapters-Michig an Restored in2017 Raphael, (workshopofPeter Van Aelst),1515-21 The BlindingofElymas,

wishbook 2018 81 wishbook 2018 82 Outside-The-Walls. Our largest project wasthesupport we provided for theexcavations atSt.Paul- as objectsfrom the Ethnological Museumestablished byPope PiusXI. adopting artfrom thecontemporary collections started byPope Paul VIaswell Several ofthesewere more classical works yet we have notshied awayfrom Since thenwe have adopted numerous projects, great andsmall. to destroy the papalringsonomore documentscould besealed inhisname. not respond hewasdeclared deceased. Thenthesamehammerwasused name, theCamerlengo tapped theHoly Father ontheheadthree times.Ifhedid of thePope after hewasthoughtto have died.CallingthePope byhisbaptismal of thePope”. Nolonger apractice, thehammerusedto betapped ontheforehead Popes”. Most notably we restored the“Hammerfor theVerification oftheDeath part ofthetraveling exhibit entitled “SaintPeter andtheVatican, theLegacyof Our restoration efforts beganmodestly withsomeof theobjectsthatwere to be our MN/NDchapter thatfall. start achapter inMinnesota. Taking thisasaprovidential coincidence we established the Patrons oftheArtsinVatican Museums.Intheletter, hesuggested we OSB telling methathehadbeennamedchaplainoftheUSchapters of That very week Ireceived aletter from myfriend,thelate Fr. Richard Bourgeois, in theVatican Museums,shesuggested we start achapter inMinnesota. an interest intheVatican Museums.Havinglearned aboutthePatrons oftheArts I didnotknow. Sheidentifiedherself asCatherineGlessing, aLutheran with On abeautifulspringdayintheyear 2000,Ireceived aphonecall from awoman Minnesota our history, ourchapters-MInnes ta P Van Johan Museums for generations to come. and promote thegreat treasures contained intheVatican enjoy beingpartofthisinternational effort to restore, protect by Hantai. Oursmallchapter continues to flourishand we Our most recent project was,“Lemanteaux delaVièrge Marie” h.D P arys,

wishbook 2018 83 wishbook 2018 84 Restored in2016 (Second halfof the IIICenturyAD) Early ChristianSarcophagus, Restored in2012 Bernard Buffet, 1961 Nativity, our history, ourchapters-MInnes ta Le Manteaude La Vierge, Simon Hantai, 1962 Restored in2016

wishbook 2018 85 wishbook 2018 86 • • • • • • • • • • Our well-attended events reflect our commitment as Patrons oftheArts: Giuseppe Bossi byAntonio Canova. contribution to theVatican Museumfor therestoration ofthesculpted portrait of and theircollections. 2016wasabanneryear for ourChapter, beginningwithour cultural andspiritualgoalsoftheVatican Museumsaswell astheRomanbasilicas We continue to search for new avenues for growth aswe spread knowledge ofthe tremendously from theefforts ofanenthusiastic Board andAdvisoryTeam. Our chapter hasenjoyed steady growth inmembership andhasbenefited meetings, lectures, andvisitsto the Vatican. Museums. Ourgoalisto increase theappreciation for theseworks ofartthrough preservation, andexpansion oftheartistic patrimonyofthecollections oftheVatican comprised ofhighly-motivated people whoare committed to therestoration, The Patrons oftheArtsinVatican MuseumsNew EnglandChapter isagroup N our history, ourchapters-NEWENGLAND Megacities Asia(MuseumofFineArts,Boston) Boston’s Tiffany Treasures (Ayer Mansion,Boston) Della RobbiaSculptures (MuseumofFineArts,Boston) Boston) The Life ofaSwiss Guard: APrivate View-A Photographic Exhibition(Faneuil Hall, Hall, Boston) The Life ofaSwiss Guard: APrivate View-Exhibit Opening,Talk, andTour (Faneuil Botticelli andtheSearch for theDivine (MuseumofFineArts,Boston) The Vatican Museums:AMovie (Harvard ArtMuseum,Cambridge) Carlo Crivelli ofVenice (IsabellaStewart Gardener Museum,Boston) Franco Mormando:“Bernini:HisLife andHisRome”(Ayer Mansion,Boston) Caravaggio’s RaisingofLazarus(VinoItaliano, Waltham) ew E ew ngland abrielle G Andrea r. M sharing thesespecialexperiences withadelightfulgroup ofpeople. As we collaborate inthespiritofmission oftheVatican Museums,we enjoy to businesses andotherlocal institutions. of colleges anduniversities, andare fortunate to have members withties We maintain astrong andactive relationship withmuseumsandartdepartments the opportunityto foster interest inourChapter. These events stimulate artistic curiosity amongtheattendees andgive us

wishbook 2018 87 wishbook 2018 88 chapter leade-NEWENGLAND Restored in2018 Antonio Canova (1815ca.) Portrait ofGiuseppeBossi, Photographic Exhibition theLife ofaSwissGuardPrivate View, Boston Venue (February4 th - March26 th - FaneuilHall, Boston) Restored in2017

wishbook 2018 89 wishbook 2018 90 on November 7 The first Patrons meeting took place atTheUnionLeagueClub 13 art. Hewasplanningto opena“ModernMuseumasthe America onbehalfofPope Paul Vl’s interest incontemporary the Pope’s personal secretary, came to theUnited States of In 1970,Msgr. Paul Marcinkus andMsgr. Pasquale Macchi, N in restoring major projects intheVatican Museums. Over theyears, theNew York Chapter hascontributed of theVatican Museums. of Directors of theNew York Chapter ofthePatrons oftheArts Today, Mrs. LeeRomanelliisthePresident ofthe Board were present atthefirst Patrons dinner. and Vincent Murphyto nameafew; atotal of20-25members Florence B.D’Urso andKittyGaisman,Patricia included Msgr. EugeneClark,JohnandLucyMcGrath, an Archdiocesan Corporation onDecember 30 the ArtsinVatican Museumswasformed inNew York as visiting New York, Chicago andLosAngeles), ThePatrons of In 1983,after thesuccessful Vatican ExhibitionTour (1982-1983 York City. Larrywas a“large-minded andvery generous man”. many years andwasapartneroftheKennedyGallery inNew in Religion”.LarryFleischman hadcollected American Artfor Fleischman to form acommittee, “TheFriends ofAmerican Art Cardinal Cooke encouraged Msgr. EugeneClarkandLarry our history, ourchapters-NEWY th ew York ew MuseumoftheVatican”. th , 1983thefounding members inattendance Workshop ofRaphael, Room ofConstantine ORK (1520-24), The BattleofPonteMilvio th 1983. Restored in2018

wishbook 2018 91 wishbook 2018 92 aughlin L c M Anthony r. M and theFototeca oftheVatican Museums. a Private View, therenovation oftheMarble Restoration Laboratory Museum andthephotographic exhibition, theLife ofaSwiss Guard the casts oftheTrajan Column,thephotographic exhibition, Insidethe are: therestoration oftheRoomConstantine byRaphaelandhisworkshop, sponsored projects underrestoration thanksto theEileen CarlsonEstate restoring several works ofartintheVatican Museums.Themost recent The Velaj family, theMerani family andtheWaldmann family helpedin the restoration oftheCarriageGran GalaintheCarriages Museum. to therestoration ofthePauline Chapelandsponsored, amongmanyothers, the Transenna andtheCantoria, theNew York Chapter alsocontributed in theSistine Chapelpainted bythemost important painters ofthe1400’s, of Eliodorusentirely sponsored byMrs. D’Urso, Inadditionto thefrescoes especially thanksto Florence D’Urso andKittyGaisman,theRoom with theHomelandFoundation, theRoomofSegnatura byRaphael This hasincluded:theCasinaofPiusIVinVatican Gardens inassociation our history, ourchapters-NEWY ORK Restored in2011 Neapolitan School, 1480ca The Virgin MaryAppearstoSt. Ildefonso,

wishbook 2018 93 wishbook 2018 94 Bill Armstrong working intheSistineChapel, 2016 Inside theMuseum:

wishbook 2018 95 wishbook 2018 96 Restored in1999 The SchoolofAthens, 1509 -1511 Raphael oomoftheSegnatura ,

wishbook 2018 97 wishbook 2018 98 Restored in2017 (Late Period:712 - 333BC) Anima Buto, our history, ourchapters-NEWY ORK Restored in2001 Perugino, ca 1499 The Resurrection,

wishbook 2018 99 wishbook 2018 100 Pomodoro’s Sfera. the RomanHermes, Bramante Staircase designedby Michelangelo, andArnaldo process ofrestoring 10projects, including:Antonio Canova’s Perseus Triumphant, In thefour years since itsinception, theNorthwest Chapter hasrestored orisinthe make restorations possible through therestoration labsintheVatican. success ofthebeautifulrestoration andbutalsowiththepeople andpassion that in 2015.Thistripconnected thenewly formed Northwest Chapter notonly withthe our Chapter project Antonio Canova’s Perseus Triumphant The Northwest Chapter’s first chapter trip to the Vatican includedthededication of and thepaintingbecame partofaninternationally traveling exhibition. den. Thisdiscovery gave abeautifulpaintingnew religious depthandsignificance, The restoration revealed previously obscured figures, identifiedasDanielinthelion’s painting depictingBestiari fighters, beast fighters who fought for fame and money. typified theneoclassical themesthat were common to theHighRenaissance, with Vriendt theElder’s Wrestling Beasts intheColosseum from 1563.Thisoilonwood As anearly project, RickandLisaAltigcommitted to restoring Frans Floris de has directly impacted scholarship andlearning from thepast. returned unexpected dividends.Through artrestoration, theNorthwest Chapter in theworld hasbeenanexciting opportunityfor theNorthwest Chapter, andithas Connecting art,beauty,learning andfaith withoneofthemost uniquecollections together buildingachapter andalife-long friendship. Back inSeattle, the Altigsco-founded theChapter withTom andGailJames, to start aNorthwest Chapter encompassing alloftheNorthwest states. Rick andLisaAltigvisited theVatican Museumsearly onemorning,andwere asked grown from itsstart in2013to 100members strong. TheChapter wasformed when The Northwest Chapter isonethenewest chapters intheUnited States, andhas Northwest our history, ourchapters-Northwest for the next generation is a great honor” great a is generation next the for books. Now as a Patron, the opportunity to preserve these same treasures treasures same these preserve to opportunity the Patron, a as Now books. ick Altig ick R r. M “When I was growing up, I always saw these famous artworks in history history in artworks famous these saw always I up, growing was I “When of sculpture, intheCortile dePigna. commitment andjoy inthePatrons, dedicating thisprominent piece sculpture. TheChapter’s second tripto theVatican willhonorTom’s restoration of theSfera, ArnaldoPomodoro’s site-specific kinetic members andfriendswere able to honorTom’s memorybysupporting co-founder, ThomasS.James,Jr,passed awayin2016,andChapter the honor,passion andcommitment ofourfellow Patrons. TheChapter’s connect thepast andpresent; ithasalsobeenawayto celebrate Art restoration hasbeenameaningfulwayfor theNorthwest Chapter to saidRick.

wishbook 2018 101 wishbook 2018 102 Restored in2016 Antonio Canova, 1800 -1801 Perseus, our history, ourchapters-Northwest Restored in2017 Hadrian Period, I-IICenturyAD Hermes,

wishbook 2018 103 wishbook 2018 104 Restored in2013 Andrea Camassei, 1602-1649 Cain andAbel, our history, ourchapters-Northwest Restored in2014 Floris De Vriendt, 1563 Wrestling ofBeastsintheColiseum,

wishbook 2018 105 wishbook 2018 106 in 1923andthenagain2011. the 1980’s byPope JohnPaul IIas agiftto MotherTeresa. TheChurch wasrestored (847-855). Itiscurrently runbyMotherTeresa’s Missionaries ofCharities,openedin to aprivate donationrestoration: TheChurch dates backto thepontificate ofLeoIV In 2011therestoration ofSanSalvatore inOssibus wasmadepossible thanks and hangsdivinely there for everyone to enjoy. the altarpiece wasblessed andthe Chapel wasnamedMaryMotheroftheFamily Holy Father, Pope BenedictXVI,visited theGovernor’s Palace onMay31,2007, the mainaltar oftheGovernorate ChapelofVatican City. It wasrestored bythePainting Restoration Laboratory andthenplaced above The MadonnawithChildandSaintsAnneJoachim wasourfirst chapter project. been pledged andcompleted for theVatican Collection byourchapter. Our OhioChapter isvery proud ofthe22treasured restoration projects thathave utilized. in various laboratories, whichshows thewonder ofourpersonal donationsbeing of themuseumsandto witness exclusive access to therestoration beingdone spectacular chapter tripsto visitRomeand love to take timefor private tours such asgatheringfor dinners andcocktail receptions. We allembrace our Our members celebrate theirpatronage through regular meetings,socialevents dedicated members thatengageinthisuniqueandprivileged work. Dodero. Herleadership, astheirchairmanfor 12years, hasnow attained over 250 The OhioChapter wasestablished in2005Cleveland andisled byLorraine Ohio our history, ourchapters-hi Domenico Torti andLudovicoSeitz, 1888 Gallery oftheCandelabra, Restored in2016

wishbook 2018 107 wishbook 2018 108 orraine Dodero orraine L rs. M by LeGobelins. the Vatican Museumsproject andin2016theTapestry ofDiana Museums. In2013therestoration oftheoriginalEntrance to and isoneofthemost prominent galleries oftheVatican This grand restoration project took two years to complete marble columns, dividetheexhibition area into sixsections. massive marble candelabra which,together withthecolored Gallery oftheCandelabra, thegallery takes itsnamefrom the In 2012aprivate memberpledged therestoration ofthe our history, ourchapters-hi Spagna, NativityoftheMadonna oftheSpineta, Restored in2018 1507-08

wishbook 2018 109 wishbook 2018 110 Restored in2016 Antoniazzo Romano, 1510-20 Annunciation and Saints, our history, ourchapters-hi Restored in2016 Le GobelinsManufactory, 1728-40 T apestry ofDiana,

wishbook 2018 111 wishbook 2018 112 Pennsylvania our history, ourchapters-Pennsylvania Restored in2017 Pastura, 1497 T riptych withthe Virgin andSt. Thomas,

wishbook 2018 113 wishbook 2018 114 Restored in2017 a Mucciana, 1360-90 Maestro diS. Jacopo Virgin MaryandJesuswithSaints our history, ourchapters-Pennsylvania Restored in2008 Maestro Fiorentino, 1368-1415 Virgin oftheMilk, 17 Church ofSt. Pellegrino, Restored in2013 th Centuryca

wishbook 2018 115 wishbook 2018 116 Philadelphia our history, ourchapters-Philadelphia Restored in2012 Paolo diGiovanniFei, 1375-95 Crucifiction withSaints,

wishbook 2018 117 wishbook 2018 118 Restored in2014 Sarcophagus with colums, 350A.D. Restored in1996-99 Sandro Botticelli, 1481-82 Punishment ofKorah, DathanandAbiram(SistinChapel), our history, ourchapters-Philadelphia Restored in1996-99 Domenico Ghirlandaio, 1481-82 Calling oftheApostles(SistinChapel),

wishbook 2018 119 wishbook 2018 120 as expatriate residents. in allformer Portuguese oversea Territories inAfrica, AsiaandBrazil aswell The Portuguese Chapter isuniqueasitaccepts membership from Patrons first Chaplainofthe Portuguese Chapter. California, wasnominated byHisEminence Cardinal EdmundSzoka,asthe Secretariat. Longstanding Patron, Reverend Father JohnGuilbertMarianifrom choosen to host theheadquarter boththePortuguese Chapter’s Office and Patrons were recruited. TheOurém Castle nearFatima andinLisbon,was Holy Eucharistic Miracle of Santarém of the year 1247, that the first Portuguese r. Carlos Evaristo Carlos r. M It wasduringthecelebration for the 750 Patrons oftheinVatican Museums,Reverend Allen Duston, O.P. Organization, duringavisitto Portugal from thethenInternational Director ofthe by thePortuguese Government thefollowing year asaNonProfit Charitable Monstrances for thecatalogues ofexhibits. TheChapter waslegally recognized Museums, contributing to thestudies ontheevolutionary useofReliquariesand Relics, hehasbeenengagedinhelpingtheInternational Office andthe Vatican in 2005.AuthorandHistorian, Carlos Evaristo. Asforemost expert onHoly The Portuguese Chapter ofthePatrons intheVatican Museumswasfounded Portugal our history, ourchapters-rtug al th Anniversary oftheShrineMost Restored in2010 (End oftheXVIII Dinasty, 1300BC) Ushabti FuneraryBox,

wishbook 2018 121 wishbook 2018 122 Christian Collection thatrepresents theTwelve Apostles attheGate oftheCity. Museums; theBust ofPope Innocent XIandtheSarcophagus ofthePious Fracassini oftheCollection of ModernandContemporary ArtoftheVatican Saints Peter Paul, BenedictandJustin; the paintingPortrait ofFriar ofCaesar of theBasilica ofSt.Paul OutsidetheWalls, TheVirgin withChildJesusand Pontifical Sacristy for Pope BenedictXVI;thepaintingbyAntoniazzo Romano funding ofothermajorworks, suchastheProcessional Cross restored bythe Liana Marabini andherchapter express theirphilanthropic activitybythe drawings. of visitors to admire theextraordinary geniusofMatisse, expressed inhis de Vence andallows -given itsproximity to theSistine Chapel-to millions this hallhasbecome areplica oftheexisting chapelinFrance atSaintPaul Thanks to thegenerous helpoftheChapter ofthePrincipalityMonaco, in thechapelFrance, can beadmired intheMatisse Hall. the Vierge etl’Enfant, thepreparatory drawing ofthehomonymousopera set of theChapelinSt.Paul deVence inFrance. Inadditionto thesedrawings, drawings thatMatisse completed for thestained-glass windows The Collection ofContemporary ArtoftheMuseum,includesbeautiful Matisse intheVatican Museums.Itwasinaugurated onJune22,2011. the foundation oftheChapter, therestoration andcomplete renewal oftheSala A cinematiceditor andproducer, LianaMarabini funded,immediately following and isanexample ofherpersonal passion for artand culture. The PrincipalityofMonaco wasfounded byLianaMarabini in2008 Monaco of Principality our history, ourchapters-principality ofmonaco Statue ofRutilia A Restored in2017 I CenturyAD via,

wishbook 2018 123 wishbook 2018 124 our history, ourchapters-principality ofmonaco Cesare Fracassini, 1850ca Portrait ofaFriar, Restored in2009 arabini M iana L rs. M mark ontheVatican Museumscollection. numerous departmentsandartistic styles, thusleaving their restorations thatspanacross centuries, involving works from In theten years since itscreation, thechapter hasfunded in theChiaramonti Gallery. and thetwo statues ofRutiliaMater andRutiliaAvia dell’Antica Biblioteca Vaticana withthetwo Mitraic statues restored theentrance to theProfane MuseumintheGalleria to God.Inspired bythisconviction, theChapter ofMonaco has The beautyofartitselfisa“means”thatbringsonecloser

wishbook 2018 125 wishbook 2018 126 our history, ourchapters-principality ofmonaco Entrace oftheProfan Museum, 1794, VaticanMuseums Vatican Museums Restored in2013 Restored in2011 Matisse Room,

wishbook 2018 127 wishbook 2018 128 hundreds ofPatrons from allcorners ofthestate. help maintain andgrow itsmembership. Thecurrent membership includes a board composed ofmembers from most ofthemajor metropolitan areas to the Vatican. As Texas isavery large anddiverse state, theTexas Chapter has the PAVM through local, state andnationalevents, tripsandevents hosted by The goalsoftheTexas Chapter are to increase interest andmembership in in Lubbock. of thePopes” inHouston and“Restored Frescoes from the Vatican Museums” that includedtheinaugural U.S.stop of“St. Peter andtheVatican: TheLegacy The Texas Chapter hasbeen instrumental inhosting several Vatican exhibits of artintheVatican Museums. of theChapter have individually sponsored therestoration ofdozensworks numerous projects underwritten bytheChapter asawhole, several members “The SupperatEmmaus”andSacrifice at Lystra”. Inaddition to the fresco byBotticelli intheSistine Chapelandtwo Raphaeltapestries, of several large projects attheVatican including the“Temptation ofChrist” Over thepast 25years, theTexas Chapter hasproudly fundedtherestoration Alan andSandyHenryRubenMartinezamongothers. and JohnFord, JimAugur,NancyBrown Negley, Ellen andJohnGrimes, of themost prominent families inTexas includingLupeMurchison, Anita The Texas Chapter wasfounded in1991byahandfulofmembers from some Texas our history, ourchapters-TEXAS ary Tigges ary G r. M with otherPatrons nationally andinternationally inRome. and magnificent works ofartinthe Vatican and to interacting Our chapter looks forward to fundingadditionalsignificant

wishbook 2018 129 wishbook 2018 130 our history, ourchapters-TEXAS Sandro Botticelli, SistineChapel, 1481–1482 T Eduardo Chillida, 1969 emptations ofChrist, Restored in1996-99 Projecto ParaAltar, Restored in2015 Restored in2018 XV Century The Crucified Christ,

wishbook 2018 131 wishbook 2018 132 cCaffrey M John ir S & weeting S Christian ir S whose wife, Carolina, waspreviously amemberofthePAVM team inRome. The Chapter isnow undertheable leadership ofSirChristian Sweeting KGSG, Sanctorum (1277).Thecomplex islocated besidethe Basilica ofStJohnLateran. Sanctuary oftheHoly Stairs, whichhousesthefirst Papal chapel,theSancta its efforts ontheconservation oftheSistine frescos (1588-1590)inthePontifical contributions to the Bramante Courtyard. Since 2012,theChapter hasbeenfocusing the Galea andStJoseph’s Fountains intheVatican Gardens aswell assubstantial Major conservation work supported bytheUKPatrons includestherestoration of restoration of Michelangelo’s frescoes inthePauline Chapel. with generous supportfrom otherUK Chapter members, enabled thelandmark his wife Dorothy alsobecame closely involved asmajordonors which,along who contributed significantly to the Patrons ofthe Arts. SirMichaelHintzeand In 2005,thechairmanshipwasentrusted to Scottish entrepreneur SirTom Farmer, Director ofthePatrons Office oftheArtsin Vatican Museums(PAVM). McCaffrey, whowasappointed byRev. Allen Dunston, theoriginalInternational The UKChapter wasestablished in1997byGalileo Foundation President, John U our history, ourchapters-unitedkingdom nited Kingdom nited Restored in2015 St. PaulPreachinginAthens, 1517-19 T apestry basedonRaphael’s drawing,

wishbook 2018 133 wishbook 2018 134 our history, ourchapters-unitedkingdom Vatican CityState, XVIICentury Fountain ofSt. Joseph, Fountain ofthe Galea, Vatican Gardens, 2011 Restored in2012 Restored in2010 Restored in2019 St JohnInLateran, Rome Facade oftheHoly Stair,

wishbook 2018 135 wishbook 2018 136 membership. to spread awareness ofthePAVM inthemetropolitan area andto grow our After hosting theSwiss Guard ExhibitintheSpringof2017, ourgoalisto continue Chapter andvalue theenthusiasmofournew members. generous for 15+years. We truly appreciate theirdevotion to theWashington, D.C. We have beenvery fortunate thatmanyofourmembers have beenvery loyal and we have addedournew friendsfrom theBelgiumChapter. traveled withourgoodfriendsfrom thePennsylvania Chapter and,inrecent years, a Chapter Trip, whichisscheduled every otheryear. Inthepast, we have always use theirprivileges and manyofthemhave traveled to Romeindividually orbyjoining Today’s chapter has 80members. TheD.C.Chapter encourages theirmembers to projects intheVatican Museums,ranging from $1,000to $116,000. During thelast 20years, theD.C.Chapter andindividualPatrons have restored 26 At thattime,CEMMartinwasasked to bepresident andcontinues inthatposition. during herleadership. Sheled thechapter until2001,whenshedecidedto retire. friends andstarted theD.C.Chapter; itgrew from afew interested Patrons to 30 Founded byRomaCrocker in1996,Romasingle-handedly organized agroup of artin M Judy rs. M In 2016,theWashington, D.C.Chapter celebrated its20 Washington DC our history, ourchapters-W ashing t on DC th Anniversary. Restored in2012 Francois Langot, XVIICentury The Mockingof Christ,

wishbook 2018 137 wishbook 2018 138 our history, ourchapters-W ashing t on DC Door withtheCoat ofArmsUrban VIII,1632 Restored in2016 Restored in2015 XVII Century Corami fromthe apartmentofJuliusIII, Restored in2017 Giovanni Bonsi, 1371 Polypthic with Madonna, ChildandFourSaints,

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wishbook 2018 141 wishbook 2018 142 resides initsniche,providing thealternative namesake, ThePinecone Courtyard. in theCampusMartiusand later intheatriumofoldSt.Peter’s Basilica, stately 1721). Itishere where thelarge, 4-meter highbronze Pinecone, originally located received itslarge hemispherical nicheduringthepapacy ofClement IX (Albani, 1700- building direction ofPirro Ligorioattherequest ofPope PiusIV(Medici1560-65),and northern façade of theBramante Courtyard. Itsconstruction commenced underthe The most distinctive sectiontheCourtyard, theWall oftheNicchione, is part ofthe according to techniques usedatthetimeoftheirconception andconstruction. quintessential indefining renaissance architecture, andare atlast being restored the hill.Today, theCourtyard’s four façades are still amongthosethathave remained the medieval palace next to St.Peter’s needed to connect to theVillaBelvedere atop Over time,modifications altered Bramante’s originaldesign,suchaswhen a serene walkthroughout therest ofthepalace. to integrate nature, provide access to themost beloved antiquestatues, andoffer available terrain withinthevillaonVatican Hill.Hisdesignwasintended in 1504to construct atheatrical space withadramatic façade andstaircase uponthe At therequest ofPope JuliusII,Architect Donato Bramante beganhisgreat project Historical Note Bramante Courtyard

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Over the course of hundreds of years, the walls of the Bramante Courtyard exposed to all weather conditions suffered much damage aesthetically and integrally. One of the major previous attempts at restoring the courtyard was in 1957. Unfortunately, the walls were hardly renovated; instead, the entire surface area was painted over in a muted yellow hue to mask the damaged areas. Lamentably, the weakened areas became more feeble still. Different parts of the building suffered from fragmentation and falling debris, which, in turn, endangeres the six million visitors that every year wishbook 2018 wishbook 2018 walk through and nearby these famous architectural elements. For many years, the four sides were closed off with provisional barriers to protect the visitors, who resultantly could only view the architecture and sculptures from a distance.

Direct observation of the surface’s health confirmed that which was intuitive from ground level: the finishes on the upper areas of the edifice were subjected to greater stress due to erosion and serious drainage problems. The latter issues needed to be addressed simultaneously to protect the collections that would be vulnerable to leaks in the fragile roof.

Extensive investigation went underway to determine the definitive color. Upon research and analysis of the original wall and plaster layers, it was found that Bramante’s façade was originally a Travertine white. Travertine is actually not a “color” but a “concept” of many layers of plaster bonded strategically together. Whereas the previous interventions in the 20th century were neither loyal to classical methods nor characteristically archival, the chosen restoration plan would faithful to the original architectural techniques of Bramante in the early 16th century. The exterior layers of plaster applied in the Travertine method would transmute into part of the original structure of the wall. This technique, combined with elimination of any synthetic materials would together facilitate that all inevitable future wear and aging would occur gracefully and uniformly, without buckling or cracking. wishbook 2018 146 lighting system. and overhauling the roof, reclamation ofthewater systems, andinstalling anew the surface withmainly traditional materials, reconstructing thedrainage lines and degraded parts,removal ofplaster, restoration to itsoriginalstate, finishing treatments, deep superficial consolidations andintegration ofthemissing state asBramante intended. Thisinvolves cleaning andremoving residues ofprevious The fundamental goaloftherestoration isto bringtheCourtyard backto itsoriginal sezione 2-PROMINENTL ONG TERMRESTORATIONS required much attention andconservation. meters, itwasevident thatinadditionto thefaçade, theantiquewooden structures also of thenorthface. Inworking onthislabor-intensive sectionof over three thousand square this sectionwasnotlimited to thehemispherical niche,butrather includesallfacades conservation went underwayfor theWall oftheNicchione inSeptember 2016.Restoring analysis for theentire courtyard. Attheconclusion ofthepilot sections’ restoration, Work beganwiththree smaller “pilot” sectionsinorder to confirm amore accurate cost

wishbook 2018 147 wishbook 2018 148 Vitale Zanchettin showing theoriginalprojectofBelvedereT Sketch oftherighthandsideBramante’s Courtyard r L majo ONG TERMRESTORATIONS errace, Canadian CentreforArchitecture, Montreal Anonymous, 1560ca. View oftheBramante’s Courtyardand Vatican “Belvedere”, €1.500.000,00 North W Nicchione all side € 1.075.000,00 West wall side Library STill t € 1.725.000,00 East wall side ChiarAmonti o befund South wall side Braccio Nuovo € 858.408,00

wishbook 2018 149 wishbook 2018 150 sezione 2-to becompleted there within. savor thepulchritude oftheCourtyard andthatofthecollections lying to come, themillionsofmuseumgoers will beable to safely enjoy andfully are in place. These renovations and modifications will ensure that for years statues andmonuments willbemodified,after thenew lightingsystems following itsrestoration. Inparticular,thelocation oftheon-site Egyptian entire courtyard, beginningwithatrialimplementation withthenorthface security systems. Theproject alsoenvisagesarevised layout for the courtyard, attheendofwhichwillinvolve completely new lightingand There isstill aboutthree years ofwork estimated for therest ofthe Belvedere VillawiththeApostolic Palace. opened upto therooftop terrace passageway thatonce connected the jewel: therestoration oftheantiqueportal oftheEtruscan Museumthat but alsotheVatican gardens. Thisproject seeksto restore itscrowning with acommanding view ofboththewonderful cityscape ofancientRome Bramante’s courtyard to beonelong rooftop terrace for thePope to stroll Donato Bramante hadinmind.Heintended oneofthewings also onrecovering theoriginalspirit oftheoverall designthattheArchitect courtyard wallsto itsoriginaltravertine cream color, butitalsofocuses The restoration project oftheBramante Courtyard willnotonly return the Gallery. walls: theAncientLibrary Gallery, theBraccio Nuovo, andtheChiaramonti of theNicchione, restoration willproceed similarly for theotherthree will continue over theentire surface area. InthesamemannerofWall and consolidated. And completion ofapplying thetravertine technique To date theentire surface area ofthe Wall oftheNicchione isreinforced estimates for theentire Courtyard. congruent withandlargely confirmed thepreliminary cost andtiming for thewhole. Also,theeffort required to work onthepilot sites was degradation inthesesectionsconfirmed themagnitudeof work necessary analogous innature to thoseintheentire surface. Theextent of The repairs andconsolidations executed inthepilot sectionswere

wishbook 2018 151 wishbook 2018 152 that we seetoday. superimposed anew loggia -theAuladelle Benedizioni(Benediction Hall) remained oftheConstantine era -theaisle andthefront portico -onwhichwas to complete St. Peter’s Basilica andtheplancalled for the demolitionofwhat In 1607Paul V(1605-21)commissioned thearchitect Carlo Maderno(1556-1629) the century thatwitnessed thecurrent buildingreconstruction. blessings andthisfunctionwasfeatured inmanyoftheprojects for theChurch over In the15 Church occasions, suchastheirfirst appearance as recently elected Pope. and are acclaimed bythecrowds ofvisitors andpilgrimsduringthemost important Vatican to thecityofRomeandtraditionally itisfrom here thatthepontiffsface For centuries, thefront area facing to theSquare isthemainview overlooking the and ontheopposite sideto theinsideofBasilica. are marked bylarge windows thatlook outto theeast toward St.Peter’s Square by uted Corinthianpilasters supportingthebarrel coffered vaulting. Itslonger sides above thenarthex (lobby area inthenave) oftheVatican Basilica, whichisdivided The Auladelle Benedizioni (BenedictionHall)isalarge monumental space located Hall) (Benediction A ula delle Benedizioni th century, aloggia was constructed inthefront area to beusedfor papal

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Closed on the two shorter sides between two buildings that 154 155 were first designated to hold two lateral bell towers designed by Bernini and interrupted in 1645, the hall is both in direct communication with the Basilica and the Apostolic Palace by way of the Pauline Chapel, the Sala Regia (Regal Room), the Ducal Hall and the Sistine Chapel. The walls, which grandly display the six hills and star of the coat of arms of Pope Alexander VII (1655-67), support a great coffered vault decorated with rosettes, conserved over the wishbook 2018 wishbook 2018 centuries through interventions that have partly changed the original appearance of the room. In the last century, the coloring of the surfaces was greatly modified. Recently, the stucco decorations have been compromised; this was caused by aging materials and the infiltration of rainwater from the roof terrace overlooking the Basilica. The compromised safety of the hall’s ceiling has drastically limited the use of this space.

Restoration of the floors and the elimination of the problematic water infiltration will allow the possibility of repairing the lost stucco elements, in order to return the room to its original ceremonial use for which it was designed. The restoration of this large hall so emblematic of the Pope will re-consign to the Vatican one of its most important monumental spaces, a privileged place for encounters between the Holy Father and the faithful.

TOTAL COST € 1.100.000,00 SPECIAL EDITION wishbook 2018 156 of JuliusII. conceived theBelvedere Courtyard duringthepontificate multiple architects, suchasDonato Bramante, whoalso The area developed into alarger garden enhanced by ornamental plantsandcitrustrees. other foliage waseventually addedto accompany the botanical gardens inItaly. From thisprimarynucleus, herbs, andcould have very well beenoneofthefirst according to medieval use.Itwascomprised ofmedicinal he planted a Pope Nicolas II(1277-1280). OnoneoftheVatican hills, the Vatican Gardens’ history dates backto thetimeof the 1929Lateran Treaty between Church and State, Although profoundly transformed after changesfollowing to thevisageof“Vatican nature”. added theirown personal modifications and changes varying tastes ofdifferent Pontiffs who,over time,have sculptures andfountains whichbeartestimony to the a history ofalmost eightcenturies told viaplants,shrubs, Meandering through thegardens meanspassing through half ofthe44acres thatconstitute theVatican CityState. contact withnature, theVatican Gardens occupy almost A place ofdelightandrepose, ofspiritual meditation and T he Vatican Gardens Vatican he viridarium r L majo , awalled area ofgreenery styled ONG TERMRESTORATIONS

wishbook 2018 157 of the ruins”. the of as oneofthemost striking areas ofthe Vatican. to thePontificate, every embellishmenthelpsthegardens to keep growing Also thanksto thecontinual additionofCatholicdevotional pieces gifted unceasingly to enrichthespace materially andspiritually. of gardeners, still adheringto theschemasetbyMomoand Nicolini, labor The gardens continue to give testimony to arichhistory asacapable team environment. and othersculptures beingusedto furnishandembellishthenatural 550 pieces ofancientmonuments,giftsto thepontificate, Marian statues, what isvisible today. However, thechangesare ongoing.There are almost Nicolini managedinfour years to overhaul thegarden’s physiognomyinto the garden area. Architect GiuseppeMomoalongside botanist Giovanni Vatican CityState necessitated interior restructuring, includingthatof The 1929Treaty brought radical transformations. Thenewly formed dismantled andused asornamentation invarious zonesofthegarden. time ofthefirst Vatican Councilin1885.In1935,the conglomeration was subsequently leaned onamarble slab from amonumentdatingfrom the of astatue ofApollo strumming hislyre andresting onapedestal, which monuments, someofwhichhave since disappeared. Itactually consisted gardens” wherein liedapeculiarity -a woods definedinanantiquedocumentas“aspot,or rather, theEnglish of theEnglishgarden. Oneexample wasanarea under theholm-oak woods various sculptures andmarble fixtures according thelatest fashion of thePinacoteca), established greenhouses anddispersed withinthe He redesigned thesecret garden ofPaul III(currently thesquare courtyard at ruralizing thearea, Gregory XVIreinstated thecare ofthegardens. of thegardens. Inthefollowing century, after somefirst attempts Unfortunately theFrench invasion of1798severely destroyed amajor part Thiscapricious pastiche wascreated from pieces ofother “kind of temple constructed out out constructed temple of “kind

wishbook 2018 159 wishbook 2018 160 darling pastique now inthe sculpted inanantiquestyle. Otherexamples suchasthisincludethe sarcophagi, Romanstatues, andcaprices from theturnofcentury archeological findsfrom theMuseums,dismembered monuments,antique in the1900’s according to theromantic style, wasbejeweled with area known as“theHolmOaks”.Thissection,arranged andornamented in ruinwiththeancientstatue ofApollo, whicheventually resided inthe Over thecourse oftimemanypieces were restored suchasthe“temple” and restorers. entire garden’s vast lot ofterritory inorder to better organize theoperators waterfalls). Accurate planning,inturn,warranted thesubdivisionof in thesecond halfof2014withapilot site (named The important initiative to restore theworks thatadornthegardens started Restoration of theHoly Father. with imagesofOurLady,andconclude attheGrotto inthepresence through thegardens ona“Marian”pilgrimageroute dotted along theway candlelit procession concludes attheendofMay. Thefaithful process occasions, thepilgrimagedestination isalso aplace where acompelling di Lourdes inside. Dearto thepontiffswhocelebrate Mass here onspecial XIII in1902from theBishopofTarbes withtheoriginal altar oftheGrotto fourteen year-old Bernadette Soubirous. Thegrotto wasagiftto Pope Leo French sanctuary ofMassabielle where theMadonnaappeared to the of Lourdes. Thissectionisanauthenticrepresentation ofthefamous An important advance infaith formation wastherestoration oftheGrotto which displaysanelegant female bust emerging from aseashell. r L majo ONG TERMRESTORATIONS Madonna della Guardia della Madonna Cascatelle (MadonnaoftheGuard), , orsmall and the Also includedintheprojects isthe of theCasinaPiusIV,afascinating example of16 the Pinacoteca, andthenmeetingupwiththegardens This sectionenlivens every visitor’s gazespanningfrom (Rectangular Garden) ofantiqueorigin. The pilot sectionof for thepontiff. once bedecked withmedicinalherbsintended to helpcare Academy oftheSciences. Thegardens oftheCasinawere even Roman architecture andnow theseatofPontifical findings from the process. experts were invited to share andlearn abouttheimportant organize astudy dayregarding thetechnologies, wherein field received for thisnew experimentation thatitwasdecided to low environmental impact.Somuch positive feedback was oregano, rosemary, licorice) for biocidetreatments withvery In particular,essential oilsolutionswere employed (i.e. innovative procedures andconservation methodologies. landing), commence inimportant zonessuchasEliporto (thehelicopter last aboutanothertwo years, aperiodinwhichwork will The demandingrestoration ofthegardens isestimated to Fontana di Aquilone di Fontana Torre San Giovanni San Torre Cascatelle (Fountain oftheEagle). (TheTower ofSt.JohnXXIII), wasparamount indeveloping Giardino Quadrato Giardino th century

wishbook 2018 161 SPECIAL EDITION wishbook 2018 162 fountains withthe coat ofarmthePopes, statues andmarble bases. the aisle to thegrotto ofLourdes idlocated. Itiscomposed byseveral Garden area just attheedgeof French area where theentrance of This beautifularea oftheVatican Gardens issituated intheEnglishStyle scenes, andallegorical imagery. a variety ofrepresentations suchasthepapalcoat of arms,aquatic It isdotted withseveral fountains, statues, andmarble basesbearing Style Garden area just attheedgeofFrench garden. Madonna oftheGuard. Thecharmingsectionissituated intheEnglish by theCascatelle, theFountain oftheEagle, andwatched over bythe Surrounded bybeautyfrom allangles, thisarea oftheGardens isflanked Laghetto fragments offriezesandstatues thatneed to berestored andpreserved. Several green areas around thislocation have marble basesand territory directly from theVatican CityState trough agiantgate. Momo in1931.Here thetrain from theVatican can access theRoman This area oftheVatican CityState wascompleted aswell byGiuseppe a revelatory escape. and dignitaries ofthepast andnow specialguests can departfor treaty transportation developments, butalsodenote where popes messages ofbothchangeandcharm.They notonly markpost-Lateran The marble basesand fragments offriezesinthisdarlingarea relay of Castel Gandalfo, thesummerpapalresidence. in 1931,therailway linkstheVatican Gardens withtheenchantingflora outside atunnelintheGardens’ hillside.Completed byGiuseppeMomo 300-meter lineoftrack (theshortest intheworld) thatmerges from Accessing Vatican Cityispossible byrail atalittle station along a Station TOTAL COST€210.800,00 TOTAL

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wishbook 2018 163 wishbook 2018 164 sezione 2-PROMINENTL ONG TERMRESTORATIONS relevance ismomentous. with flowers andorange and lemon trees all over its space. Itshistorical morning. Thisgarden waswonderfully decorated underPope Paul III every day. Here theguidesexplain theSistine Chapelto thegroups every walk amongtheorange trees displayed intheterracotta large vases gallery. Alarge fountain islocated initscentre andmillionsoftourists This historical Garden decorates thesquared plazainfront ofourpainting and significantly supported theartsduringhispontificate. convened theCouncilofTrent, approved thereligious order oftheJesuits, a Pope whosawtheChurch through changesduringtheReformation, century paintinggallery. Here wasonce thesecret garden ofPaul III, in flourishing vegetation greatly precedes thatofitsneighboringtwentieth essence ofitscitrustrees leaving avestige oftimes past. Itslegacy told The large quadratic sectionoftheGardens isrichinhistory, withthe Giardino Quadrato also awonderful rocky wallwithcactuses along themain back street. the seeofOffice ofHisEminence Cardinal Bertello. Thisarea presents Building whichwasbuiltbyGiuseppeMomointhe‘30sanditispresently This area oftheVatican Gardens comprises theVatican Governorate inscription ofGregory XVI. coats ofarmsinstone: thoseofPiusIX,XI,JohnXXIII,aswell asan Among thepieces needingrestoration inthissectionare otherpapal are even arranged into thecurrent papalcoat ofarmsatitsentranceway. the backstreet, theSt.JosephFountain, andsurrounded byflowers that by GiuseppeMomointhe1930’s issetamidarainbow ofcactuses along Vatican CityState, thelegislative bodyofVatican City. Thebuildingbuilt in whichistheseatofleader ofthePontifical Commission for the This area oftheVatican Gardens comprises theVatican Governorate Governatorate TOTAL TOTAL

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wishbook 2018 165 wishbook 2018 166 the First Vatican Council. to reside onRome’s Janiculumhillto commemorate in thecourtyard oftheVatican Museumsandwasoriginally destined The most notable isthemonumentto St.Peter thatpreviously stood There are over 40stone pieces andfragments thatneedattention here. to aroar ofthunderoffers aharmoniousrespite from theheat. improvisational way,andits“water music”ranging from alightsprinkle Its impressive hydraulic devices delightvisitors asthey shootinan Fountain oftheEagle, responsible for thenamesake ofthissection. from where anintimate andstunning view ofthecityispossible. and theexquisite Triton andMermaidfountains intherose garden, a travertine kioskwithastatue ofSt.Teresa, thecoat ofarmsPiusXI, In thissectionvarious marble fragments needrestoration, including inorder to provide Ethiopianseminariansaplace to furthertheirstudies. and araucaria trees, thebuildingwascommissioned by Pope PiusXI discovers theflower-filled EthiopianCollege. Surrounded bymagnolias Continuing thegentle climbto thehighest level oftheGardens one Ethiopian College The most majestic fountain inthegardens isthe17 Fontana A TOTAL TOTAL COST€386.500,00

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wishbook 2018 167 wishbook 2018 168 of Sciences. the Casinaisnow thecurrent site ofthePontifical Academy hunting lodge whenwildlife still roamed theVatican, a given midsummerafternoon. Althoughitserved asapapal residing inthisspace usedasasplendid retreat spoton There are manyarchitectural fragments inneedofrestoration with healingproperties for thePope. This garden area wasoriginally dedicated to herbalplants saw itsbuildingto completion. “Casina PioIV,”taking itsnamefrom Pope PiusIV,who In themost ancientpartoftheGardens liesthestunning Casina PiusIV r L majo TOTAL COST€114.100,00 ONG TERMRESTORATIONS

wishbook 2018 169 major LONG TERM RESTORATIONS

The Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs 170 171 One of the most important holy sites in Christianity, the Holy Stairs, or Scala Santa, are said to be the same steps in Jerusalem mounted by Christ before he was judged by Pontius Pilate. They were brought to Rome in 326 AD by St. Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine and placed near their current site on land donated to the Early Church by the Emperor. In 1277, when the Lateran was still the papal residence, the Sancta Sanctorum, or “Holiest of Holy Places” was constructed as the private chapel for the popes. wishbook 2018 wishbook 2018 The chapel is not alone in the complex of the Holy Stairs. To its one side is the Chapel of St. Lawrence, dedicated to the martyr who believed that the suffering, blind, and crippled were treasures of the Church. On the other side resides the chapel of St. Sylvester, the pope to whom Constantine dedicated the Lateran

SPECIAL EDITION area during his empire. These chapels are places filled with countless prayers, innumerable relics, and saintly frescoes.

Millions of pilgrims have since paid homage to this devotional site, and continue to do so today. In a disposition of sincere humility, one must ascend the stairs on their knees. Any visitor who witnesses the devotion with which the faithful ascend the Holy Stairs, remains in awe of the prayerful dedication to the Passion of Christ.

Building a properly enclosed structure around the Scala Santa was one of the major projects inaugurated by Pope Sixtus V in 1590 and eventually completed by architect Domenico Fontana. The Holy Pontiff also hired a team of forty artists to decorate the interior vaults and stairwells. Cesare Nebbia and Giovanni Guerra headed the multivariate group. Today, the stairs contain more than 1700 square meters of frescoes telling the story of the Old and New Testaments. Various saints and doctors of the church make their debut next to superb landscapes by Flemish master, Paul Brill. XV-XVII Century Art Department

These cycles were executed in a style that came to be known as 172 173 the Late Mannerism movement, which was to influence the development of figurative painting in Rome for years to come.

The Passionist Fathers became custodians of this extra-territorial domain of the Holy See and took up plans to completely restore its chapels and frescoed walls that had suffered significant deterioration over the centuries. wishbook 2018 wishbook 2018 After a major collaboration with the Getty Foundation in 2000 to restore the Chapel of Saint Sylvester, a campaign to “Save the Stairs” began in 2012, and responsibility for restoration was transferred completely into the hands of the Vatican Museums. Donations from the Patrons of the Arts raised partial funding for the project enabling 3/5 of the five phase enterprise to be restored. The blackened walls almost miraculously dissipated as the work of the nine-membered team elicited forth the dazzling colors of the 16th century frescoes. This is a high-profile endeavor, especially in light of the The first three phases of restoration are completed. originality and long history of the Sanctuary. The restorative This includes the Chapel of San Sylvester, the Chapel genius of the Vatican team sponsored by the Patrons of the of San Lorenzo, and the two side stairwells to both the right Arts has and will continue to enhance this space of spiritual and the left of the Scala Santa. The vaulting of these two lateral fulfillment for its two million visitors each year. stairwells, one decorated with scenes from the Old Testament and the outside one with the emblem of Pope Sixtus V, are now terminated together with the dome and the walls depicting two exceptional scenes of the Sacrifice of Isaac and the Creation of Eve at the top of the stairs. major LONG TERM RESTORATIONS

Work will continue under the supervision of Maestro 176 177 Paolo Violini until until the frescoes and walls are restored.

The 9-member conservation team will be working with the utmost concentration to complete the last two phases of restoration. The main staircase of the Holy Stairs and the atrium will be finished contemporarily using the same care and experience gained during the completed previous phases. wishbook 2018 wishbook 2018 The result is a dramatic recuperation of the brilliant chromatics alongside the integrity of the plasterwork and decorative elements in these staircases.

Removing that which was retouched in prior restorative attempts as well as innovative strategies to ensure future restorative maintenance will be part of the ongoing strategy. These efforts will allow a new reading of the original figurative scenes which were previously almost illegible.

The entire sanctuary has begun to regain its original luminosity thanks to the vibrant colors of the various biblical scenes elicited forth from the concentrated minds and dexterous fingers of the restoration team.

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JOB COST FOR FIRST JOB COST FOR SECOND cost FOR THE THIRD cost FOR THE FOURTH cost FOR THE FIFTH phase (COMPLETED) phase (COMPLETED) phase phase phase Chapel of St. Lawrence + Lateral staircase and Lateral staircase Holy Stairs Atrium Presbytery far-rightside stairs and far-leftside staircase January '18 - December '18 January '19 - December '19 JULY '13 - FEBRUARY '15 March '15 - August '16 September '16 - December '17 € 655.318,11 € 515,741,13 € 514.089,35 € 494.270,00 € 299.300,00 SPECIAL EDITION wishbook 2018 178 STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS ANDMORE...

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Climate Control of the Raphael Rooms 180 181 With the numbers of people visiting the Vatican Museums on the rise, conservation of priceless masterpieces has never been more important. A minimum of 20,000 people per day travel through the museums. The Raphael Rooms are some of the most popular attractions in the museums. Thousands of people stop in these rooms daily on their way to the Sistine Chapel. we plan to conserve these four magnificent rooms using climate control. By adding air conditioning units, we can assure that restorations of these works will endure much better. wishbook 2018 wishbook 2018

Raphael Rooms The suite of rooms known as Raphael’s Stanze (stanza: room) are part of the private apartment of Pope Julius II della Rovere and his successors, until Gregory XIII. The rooms are situated on the second floor of the Apostolic Palace, directly SPECIAL EDITION above the Borgia Apartment. Julius II’s bedroom (cubiculum), now closed to the public, communicated with the chapel and the Sala dei Chiaroscuri. It was preceded by a small antechamber that linked the Sala dei Chiaroscuri with the Stanza di Eliodoro. Julius II lived in this apartment from 1507, not wishing to live in the Borgia Apartment, since, as the master of ceremonies Paris de Grassis explained, “non volebat videre omni hora figuram Alexandri praedecessoris sui” (“he did not want to see the image of his predecessor Alexander VI at every moment”). The Stanze were frescoed by Raphael and his assistants between 1508 and 1524. The decoration of these rooms marked the debut of the brilliant Roman career of Raphael, who took over from artists then much better known, including his teacher Perugino and others. Parts of their works were destroyed to make way for those of the young master; the pre-existing paintings of Piero della Francesca, Bartolomeo della Gatta and Luca Signorelli were completely destroyed. There are four Stanze. They are cross-vaulted. Except for the Sala di Costantino, which forms part of the 13th-century wing of the Apostolic Palace, they are situated in the range of rooms built under Nicholas V. To the north they overlook the Cortile del Belvedere, and to the south the Cortile del Pappagallo.

TOTAL COST € 1.200,000,00 wishbook 2018 182

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Climate Control and Illumination of Borgia Apartments 184 185 In the year 1492, as Christopher Columbus was sailing from Spain on his first voyage to discover The New World, the recently elected Spanish Pope Alexander VI (1492-1503), commissioned Pinturicchio to decorate the Papal Apartments in the Apostolic Palace. The Borgia Apartment occupied the entire first floor of the Apostolic Palace that now forms part of the Vatican Museums. Generous contributions from our Florida, Michigan, Philadelphia and Canada Patrons have already enabled the restoration of frescoes and embellishments in the Borgia Apartments through the advancements of science combined with the delicacy wishbook 2018 of the human touch. Now, to sustain the health of the precious artwork on their wishbook 2018 walls and ensure that they can be appreciated for generations, it is imperative to maintain proper lighting and climate control in the Apartments.

TOTAL COST € 1.260,000,00 SPECIAL EDITION XV-XVII Century Art Department

Pinturrichio, assisted by the members of his workshop which 186 187 included Benedetto Bonfigli, Pietro d'Andrea da Volterra and Antonio da Viterbo, first completed decorating this vast space in 1494, a mere 2 years following its inception. The overall effect of his ornamental scheme was a lushly detailed, illuminated manuscript that highlighted the intellectual interest of the papal court and the Borgia family. Many of the religious figures depicted on the walls were portraits of family members in the guise of saints and soldiers. After the death of Alexander VI, the wishbook 2018 wishbook 2018 subsequent popes preferred to live elsewhere and, over time, the apartments began to be used as residences for cardinals of the curia. Among these was Saint Charles Borromeo, who served as Secretary of State to his uncle, Pope Pius IV. Pinturicchio’s frescoes were repainted and restored in 1816, under Pius VII, when the Vatican Pinacoteca was housed here, and again in 1897, when Leo XIII opened it to the public (the rooms were also restored, and most of the floors reconstructed as copies of the original ceramic tiles, very few of which had survived). A subsequent restoration was carried out when the apartment was chosen to house part of the Collection of Modern Religious Art.

In order to not only appreciate the Apartments in their renewed state but also to preserve these testimonies of the “New World” for visitors of today, installing modern technologies of lighting and climate control is necessary. The thermo hygrometer shifts due to the changing of humidity, temperature, and heat are the major cause of deterioration in art collections. The high volume of people eager to appreciate these rooms and enter into Pintoricchio’s “new world” also warrants a climatization system essential. Any changes in temperature and/or humidity are foes of the frescoes, but with air conditioning systems, they will live in much better conditions. wishbook 2018 188 and St. Paul the Hermit, and the Visitation. the Hermit, and Paul St. disputing, the Meeting the Abbot Catherine of St. Anthony St. of Barbara, St. the Life from Events and the elders, Susannah of Sebastian, St. the Martyrdom are: depicted subjects The of and executed out the frescoes. most planned he for which in this evident handof room, Pinturicchio artist’s ismost The T Patrons. of the Florida to the generosity thanks renovation, afive-year after completed in and was 2006 Restoration David. Malachi, Solomon, Isaiah, Sophonias, Jeremiah, Joel, Micah, on identified theirframe: each of the prophets, the busts with vaults of the two Eight tondi the spandrels the pope’s decorate manservant. Borgia, likely Cesare most and holding alance, representing kneeling soldier a as awell as in the Resurrection, VI of Alexander isasplendid portrait There of Pinturicchio’s here. appear contemporaries portraits Several into heaven. of the Virgin Pentecost, and the Assumption the Ascension, the Resurrection, of the Magi, the Adoration in the lunettes: the the Annunciation, Nativity, of the Faith depicted are Mysteries The completed his assistants. by was of this room proportion alarge to because here, begin merits it In part, restored. be to the Pinturicchio first but by decorated of the rooms the last was This T Apartments. in the Borgia and the Creed Arts, the Liberal the Saints, Mysteries, for the Room of the proposed are illuminationThe and climatization efforts of art. to appreciate fully the works the viewer and enables experience evocative lighting to contributes an correct The spectrum. electromagnetic the proper to thanks them to exposing to helps of illuminate the works, system beauty this the same At the artwork. that harm would radiation dangerous prevents it because of the artworks to isessential the preservation lighting system A proper he R he R oom of Saints the oom of M the structural improvements andore ... ysteries

by the Michigan Patrons. the Michiganby Patrons. supported generously was half of of this the second Sala conservation The completed in and was 2010. Patrons of the Philadelphia the generosity thanks possible to made was half room of this of the first restoration The of Giulia Farnese. and aportrait Child the Madonna is possibly in which isaMadonna there leading theto door the Room of the Mysteries, Above and Pinturicchio himself.holding asquare Antonio da Sangallo here:architect, the papal represented are contemporaries of portraits Several Argos. of Io and myth the from scenes finds one arch the large On isan allusion to family crest. that of the Borgia the Apis, with bull together their presence, to according Antonio da Viterbo; by vault, a“blueprint” of the in depicted the spandrels are of Isis and Osiris the myth from Scenes The five octagons of the large central arch are are arch central large of 16 the octagons five The d’Assisi to to or Tiberio Pastura. attributed be can rest The throne. of Rhetoric’s the on base nameappears Pinturicchio, isby whose of the work of Bramante. Only part a portrait be may compasses, with measuring upon and intent Geometry before kneeling of figure Euclid, The of contemporaries. portraits are Arts the surrounding of the figures Music. Some Arithmetic, Grammar, Geometry, Rhetoric, an inscription: Astronomy, by Dialectics, identified each in enthroned women, theas lunettes represented are Arts The Arts. up made the Liberal which of the Trivium and of the Quadrivium, concept of in the the Arts medieval origins its has nameof the room The died. he when in this room laid to was used dine here; his body and also he VI’s Alexander was study It Apartment. Borgia of the rooms of the isthe first This T Trajan’s gifts. justice; Justicedistributes Justice, and Gomorrah; of Sodom the destruction Lot from save the Angels is: of here Jacob takesLaban; leave Depicted efforts. restorative previous he R oom of L the iberal A rts th century additions or possibily possibily or additions century

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wishbook 2018 191 SPECIAL EDITION wishbook 2018 192 organization and to work in collaboration with competent museum professionals. competent with museum professionals. in collaboration and toorganization work art of anon-profit the operations about to learn the opportunity provides program Our Fellowship areas. in several and beginningrecent professionals graduates to this opportunity Vatican offers Museums in The Arts The Of Patrons The for the Fellows. experience work comprehensive more a and, in turn, essential level of continuity an the office affords fellowships more or one by and commitment required the longevity our interns, by of provided volunteer periods work to the short In contrast operations. of our Vatican office part acrucial become have special positions Twelve-month Patron's Office Fellowship structural improvements andore ... community. Since its commencementcommunity. Since its in 2010, these of our Patron the on generosity rests Fellowships of these more or one to provide opportunity The of the Vatican Museums. Direction and Office Patrons of decisionof the upon the director years of three for amaximum renewable months, for twelve positions createdhas Fellowship our Vatican office activity, to In order keep this increased up with visits. patrons and events, the do number so of projects, expand, continues and to grow of the Arts the Patrons As as administrative costs, and insurance fees. and insurance costs, administrative as for well a singlethe thefellowas includes stipend Fellowship chapter. the sponsoring after named be to cost support The and can the Internationalof the Arts, of the Patrons Director by hired are met. Fellowships be will to our Patrons of service that the high ensures standards our Patrons from Sponsorship organization. Church this through non-profit enthusiastically of promote the the mission Catholic also should Fellows and daily interactions. visits, patrons of events, avariety with and assist midon to long-termresponsibilities, of the team taking members by reliable as function duties, its in handling of the Arts the greatly Patrons help Fellows The TOTAL COST APPRO XED €34,000,00

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