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The California and Northwest Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums 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 Vatican Museums interpretation and education. November 2013 UPCOMING EVENT ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS Monday November 18, 2013 TO THE PATRONS OF THE ARTS IN THE VATICAN MUSEUMS 6 pm at the home of Clementine Hall Saturday, 19 October 2013 Ron and Angela Souza, Clyde Hill Dear Friends, See page 2 for details Good 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 Rome 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 Pope Francis 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 statue 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 Apollo Crowning Himself, year 1800 and the beginning poraries. Antonio Canova a work inspired by ancient art 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 Perseus 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. Baroque 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 Venice. 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, Italy, 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, Bartolomeo Cavaceppi 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. Museum’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 Basilica 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 Regia, Sala Ducale, and the Cappella Paolina. (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 Sistine Chapel, 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 fresco 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 sculpture 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.
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