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The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican are dedicated to Northwest Chapter the restoration, conservation and preservation of the works of art housed in the multiple historic gal- Patrons of the Arts in the leries of the smallest country in the world. The PAVM aims to make art accessible to all and is committed to interpretation and education. November 2013

UPCOMING EVENT ADDRESS OF FRANCIS Monday November 18, 2013 TO THE PATRONS OF THE ARTS IN THE VATICAN MUSEUMS 6 pm at the home of Saturday, 19 October 2013 Ron and Angela Souza, Clyde Hill Dear Friends, See page 2 for details morning. I am pleased to Websites of Interest greet the Patrons of the Arts in the www.vatican-patrons.org Vatican Museums on the occasion http://www.vatican-patrons. of this pilgrimage to marking org/resources/visiting-rome your thirtieth anniversary of founda- Includes a list of suggested tion. Over the past three decades hotels and restaurants the Patrons have made an outstand- www.news.va ing contribution to the restoration of www.vatican.va numerous treasures of art preserved Or get the Pope App in the Vatican collections and to for your smartphone the broader religious, artistic and v cultural mission of the Museums. For Frequently Asked Questions this I thank you most heartily. How do I join PAVM? The establishment of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums was inspired not only Questions? contact Tom James [email protected] by a praiseworthy sense of stewardship for the Church’s heritage of sacred art, but also by or Rick Altig the desire to advance the spiritual and religious ideals which led to the foundation of the [email protected] papal collections. In every age the Church has called upon the arts to give expression to the Checks should be made payable to beauty of her faith and to proclaim the Gospel message of the grandeur of God’s creation, Northwest Chapter of the Patrons of the the dignity of human beings made in his image and likeness, and the power of Christ’s death Arts in the Vatican Museums and sent c/o Cassandra Webster, and resurrection to bring redemption and rebirth to a world touched by the tragedy of sin 9910 N. E. 137th St., # A102, and death. Kirkland, WA 98034 The Vatican Museums, with their unique and rich history, make it possible for countless How much does it cost? pilgrims and visitors to Rome to encounter this message through works of art which bear wit- $500 per individual per year ness to the spiritual aspirations of humanity, the sublime mysteries of the Christian faith, and the quest of that supreme beauty which has its source and fulfillment in God. $1,000 per couple or family (children 18 & under) per year Dear friends, may your patronage of the arts in the Vatican Museums always be a sign of your interior participation in the spiritual life and mission of the Church. May it also be an $250 for junior membership expression of our hope in the coming of that Kingdom whose beauty, harmony and peace (35 years of age and under) per year are the expectation of every human heart and the inspi- Your tax deductible donation ration of mankind’s highest supports the Vatican Muse- artistic aspirations. To you, ums’ preservation efforts. Your membership supports your families and associates, restoration work, conservation I cordially impart my Apos- projects, equipment for the tolic Blessing. restoration laboratories, and specialized restorers. http://www.news.va/en/news/to-the- patrons-of-the-arts-in-the-vatican-museums greeting NW PAVM members Pope Francis greeting NW PAVM Member (continued on pg. 6) Tom and Gail James Brian Allen Antonio Canova In a competition organized given to him in order to com- by the Venetian aristocrat plete this task. This was called “the supreme minister Don Abbondio Rezzonico, carved in the space of a few of beauty” and “a unique and Canova produced his statuette months between the end of the truly divine man” by contem- of Crowning Himself, year 1800 and the beginning poraries. Antonio Canova a work inspired by of 1801. After ownership by was considered the greatest of a physically idealized and tribune Onorato Duveyriez, sculptor of his time. Despite his emotionally detached figure. the first owner of the statue, lasting reputation as a champi- This work came to define the this was ceded to the on of Neoclassicism, Canova’s Neoclassical style. The success Cisalpine Republic for the new earliest works displayed a late of the Apollo enabled the Bonaparte Forum in Milan. or Rococo sensibility young sculptor to obtain a Later the statue was bought that was appealing to his first block of marble for his next by Pope Pius VII Chiaramonti patrons, nobility from his work on a large scale, Theseus (1800-1823) who displayed it native . and the Minotaur, which es- on the pedestal of the Apollo During his first and sec- tablished his reputation. From of the Belvedere which had ond visits to Rome in 1779 the moment of its completion, been taken to France following born 1757 Possagno, , and 1781, Canova reached it was the talk of Rome. From the Treaty of Tolentino. It was died 1822 Venice, Italy a turning point. He studied then until his death, Canova’s the weight, proportions and NW PAVM is restoring antiquities, visited the grand renown grew throughout expressive character of the the famous statue of Perseus studios of the Roman restorers Europe. statue of the Belvedere Apollo Holding the Head of Medusa, and Canova’s Perseus holding which inspired Canova in this which is located in the Vatican Francesco Antonio Franzoni, the severed head of the Me- famous statue of Perseus. ’s prestigous Belve- and came under the influence dusa is shown with the winged http://www.getty.edu dere courtyard. It was carved of the English Neoclassicist cap, the sandals of Mercury http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/x- by Antonio Canova, who was Gavin Hamilton. and the sword which had been Schede/MPCs/MPCs_Sala02_05.html Northwest Chapter attends Please Join the Northwest Patrons Patrons’ 30th Anniversary Celebrations and Father Mark Haydu It’s not often a chapter as new as ours already gets to cel- for a Cocktail Party ebrate a 30th Anniversary, but in October 2013, 12 members of NW PAVM did just that. Monday, November 18th at 6:00 PM Brian and Pamela Allen, Rick and Lisa Altig, Gabe and Katie Hosted by the Souza Family Hanzeli, Tom and Gail James and their son, Tom, Ron and 9433 NE 26th Street Angela Souza and Cassandra Webster had the opportunity to Clyde Hill, WA meet over 300 PAVM representatives from other chapters in the United States, Canada and Europe. Here’s a quick summary of their densely packed schedule. Photos follow on pages 4-6. Fr. Mark is the PAVM International Director, serving as liason Wednesday (eve- between Patrons and the Museums and linking persons all over ning) Opening Recep- the globe to the Vatican, where his office is located. He has tion in the Giardino garnered a career in writing and public speaking, contribut- Quadrato followed ing to major publications and appearing on world news. He by guided tours of recently authored his first book, Meditations on Vatican Art the Museo Mis- sionario Etnologico Come and hear more about the Northwest Patrons’ and the Padiglione recent trip to the Vatican, and the incredible encounter with delle Carrozze. Thursday (morning) Pope Francis Presentations on the various restoration RSVP 425.830.8913 and conservation techniques used in the Vatican Museums at This event is open to all current and potential the Paul VI Audience Hall and Synod Meeting Rooms. (evening) Guided tour of the of St. Paul Outside the Walls and new members of PAVM. excavations, private mass, dinner along the Appian Way. Friday Please feel free to invite any friends who love art! (morning) Presentations in the Aula delle Benedizioni, followed by tours of , Sala Ducale, and the . (evening) Reception in the Cortile della Pinacoteca followed by a Party Hosts dinner in the Pinocoteca. Saturday (morning) Private audience with Angela and Ron Souza Pope Francis. (evening) Vespers in the , Reception in in the Cortile della the Gallery of Maps and Gala Dinner in the the Chiaramonte Pinacoteca. St Peter’s Gallery. Sunday (morning) Private Mass at St. Peter’s Basillica fol- Dome in the background lowed by al lunch at the Villa Miani, overlooking Rome.

The Northwest Chapter will soon be planning their own Chapter trip to Rome and the Vatican Museums. 2 Perseus Holding the Head of Medusa If you have seen the PAVM Polykleitos, King of the Island 2013 Wishbook, then you of Serifos. probably have noticed the Canova represented the Perseus by Antonio Canova on Perseus triumphantly raising the front cover. The his left arm with the head of was selected by the founding Medusa. The excitement of the members of the NW PAVM for moment is frozen as is custom- our first restoration project. ary with the classical style. The condition of the statue The Argive hero has similar was relatively good. However proportions and positioning its surface was covered with a layer of dust and debris and the base had some fissures and cracks and was not earth- quake proof.

wrote, “many people want payments when a letter came the Perseus, but but the first from the Cardial Doria inform- person who was really inter- ing Canova that Pope Pius VII ested, since I sketched the first wanted to buy the sculpture model, is now in Paris, so I for 3,000 gold coins in order The currently detached head of Medusa. A new steel rod will hold her head in place. have to wait for a reply.” He to place it in the Vatican Mu- was referring to the French seums. tribune Onorato Duveyriez, Thus, the Per- to the Apollo the first owner, who was fol- seus was moved Belvedere. Before any work can begin laser analysis By following identifies what’s “lying beneath.” lowed by the government of to the Vatican Cisalpine Milan, who came in and was placed the classical The restoration process contact with Canova through on the empty theme of the included documentation by a Guiseppe Bossi, secretary of pedestal of the heroic male 3D laser scanner, analytic and the Academy of Brera and famous Apollo nude in action, stratigraphic analysis, clean- Belvedere, which Canova seems to ing of the surface, removal of had previously have been able (interior) iron nails and the in- been moved to achieve results sertion of replacements made to Paris by the as advised by of steel, reinforcements of the French, follow- Winckelmann pedestal and phtographic ing the Treaty of and the neoclas- documentation of the entire Tolentino. Pope sical age, ac- process. Pius also ap- The restorer, Andrea, describes his work cording to which Work was started in the pointed Canova to the group while American Doctoral Stu- the only way to dent and PAVM Guide, Jill, translates. spring of 2013 and it is expect- with the presti- become great ed that the restored Perseus gious award re- is to be inspired will be unveiled and seen ceived by under Leo by ancient models. Stendhal again in the Belvedere X: the Inspector General of said that Canova imitated the Courtyard in the late Fine Arts. The location of the Greeks, but like them, his ge- Spring of 2014. statue on the pedestal of the nius invented a new beauty. famous Apollo and the naming On May 9, 1801 of the sculptor as Inspector PAVM 2013 Wishbook Canova wrote to James solidified Canva’s success. Zustinian Recanati, “These The imposing statue depicts days I have finished a the hero of Greek mythology, statue, perhaps larger Perseus, son of Zeus and Da- than the Apollo Belve- nae, with the helmet of Pluto dere, representing a (which had the power of invis- Small unrestored squares were deliberately left triumphant Perseus with ibility), the winged sandals the Medusa head in one hand on the sculpture to show the “before and after” of the restoration efforts. of Mecury and the diamond a sword in the other.” sword given to him by Vulcan. The Perseus had not been personal friend of the sculptor. These gifts were granted commissioned by anybody Bossi wanted to place the to Perseus in order to allow While the exciting restoration is being done and Canova began the sell- Perseus in the Foro Bonaparte the hero to defeat Medusa, ing after its completion. He onsite in the Belevedere Courtyard, all that the and he had alredy begun the against whom he was sent by public now sees is a barricaded space.

Already a member and planning a visit? Go to www.vatican-patrons.org/resources/visiting-rome and download the Patron Visit Request Form. 3 Wednesday Opening Reception in the Giardino Quadrato

St. Peter’s Dome illuminated, Museo Missionario Etnologico and the Padiglione delle Carrozze (Carriage Museum)

Thursday

Restoration Exhibit

Restoration Presentation, Synod Meeting Room, Paul VI Audience Hall.

Tom James, Tommy James and Pamela Allen watch a demonstration of 3-D 2 restoration analysis.

Professor , Director of the Vatican Museums, and Professor Arnold Nesselrath and Maestro Maria Pustka, Directors of the Restoration Laboratories, address current restoration projects.

Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls: apse, front colonnade, excavations & cloister

4 Aula delle Benedizioni Friday (Hall of Blessings), Looking down into the Basilica, the Sala Ducale, and the Sala Regia

(above) The Papal Balcony, Chappella Paolina(a private Papal Chapel) entrance, and inside, St. Peter and St. Paul, the last two completed by

(right) Restoration Laboratories, “Cain and Abel,” currently being restored by the Altig Family - Rick and Lisa Altig with the Restorer, NW PAVM Patrons meet with Andrea, the Perseus Restorater, and the Sculpture Curator (below) Reception in the Cortile della Pinocoteca, dinner in the Pinacoteca

Saturday

(top row) Audience with Pope Francis, , Art Historian, Dr. Liz Lev provides insights into the Sistine Chapel (bottom row) Vespers in the Sistine Chapel, Gala dinner in the Chiaramonti Gallery

5 Frequently Asked Questions (continued from pg. 1) Sunday Private Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, Seminarian Choir, Father Mark What are the benefits of belonging to PAVM? addressing the PAVM, The Altar of the Chair Patrons receive many exclusive benefits in addition to the privilege of preserving one of the world’s greatest collections of art, now and for years to come.

Standard Member Privileges

As visiting Patrons in the Vatican, guests are received in the Office of the Patrons of the Arts in the . They are provided with:

No waiting in line for entrance into the Museums - early entrance before the Museums open

Complimentary tour of the Vatican Museums with a private, selected, official Vatican Museum tour guide

Complimentary entrance into the Vatican Museums

Invitation to view areas of the Museums closed to the public

Lunch on the terrace, overlooking the Vatican, at Villa Miani. Viewing of a restoration in progress at the Restoration Laboratories alongside the Restorer

Tickets to a Papal Audience with special access seating

A visit to the International Director’s office located in the Apostolic Palace

Special access to St. Peter’s Basilica

Entrance into the Vatican Gardens

30% Discount at all Vatican Museum Gift Shops

Subscription to The Vatican Museums Report from the International Director at the Vatican

Subscription to PAVM eNewsletter

Invitation to Vatican ceremonies for important restoration un- veilings that share in the legacy and heritage of the art of the And, because it was Italy, we had plenty to eat! Vatican Museums

Membership in local Patrons Chapter and invitations to local and international events

How is my money handled? Membership dues and other contributions are controlled by the local chapter, which selects restoration projects from the annual Vatican Wishbook. Projects are selected for the Wish- book by the Curators of their respective departments.

Do I need to be to join PAVM? No. Patrons come from all over the world, representing various religious backgrounds and bringing different experiences to the Patrons Chapters throughout North America and Europe. While the collections are stored at the Vatican and, historically, the church sponsored artisits for many years, our mission is to preserve and restore artwork, creating an ongoing legacy of art to all future generations.

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