Restoration of Etruscan Treasures - Thanks to Our Florida Patrons
One of the most fruitful bronze age sites has been the Tomb of Regolini Galassi. Discovered in 1836 in Cerveteri this tomb can still be visited today. Etruscan tombs […]
NEW EDITION of a Beautiful Text: “The Painted Word: The Popes and The Art”
One of our hidden gems is a publication that the Vatican Museums Patrons Office originally put out in 2011. The new edition, amended in 2014, now features an […]
Filling in the Gaps: Etruscan Vase Restoration with Behind the Scenes Video!
From the 7th to 4th Century B.C. the Etruscans produced volumes of expressive greek pottery making them the largest producer of such work outside of Greece. Amazingly, over […]
Once an experimental technique, now laser cleaning is the norm.
by Mary Angela Schroth- The process of cleaning artwork requires the most selective and non-destructive tools so that minimum impact is made on the pictorial layers during cleaning. […]
Inside the Museums: Photographic Exhibition in Progress
When you enter a museum it is only natural to have your attention completely drawn to the works of art of the collection, but have you ever actually […]
FR. MARK’S BOOK TOUR
In his new book, Fr. Mark Haydu traces the role of angels in both Scripture and sacred art throughout the ages. Meditations on Vatican Art: Angels, like his […]
Father Mark Leads a Presentation in Philadelphia, December 1st
On Monday December 1st, at 6:30 pm, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Patrons will welcome our own Fr. Mark Haydu to lead a presentation and join in a […]
The Sistine Chapel Twenty Years Later: New Breath, New Light
A two day conference marking the 20thanniversary of the restoration of Michelangelo’s frescos in the Sistine Chapel opened on Thursday October 30th in Rome. With the new lights […]
Illinois Chapter Visits the Holy Stairs
Patrons from Illinois experienced the renovations at Chapel San Lorenzo and the Holy Stairs first hand with restorer Dr. Mary Angela. They were given a real treat, able […]
The Day The Bernini Angel Moved
In it’s own day this complicated beauty would be slated for destruction. Why? This past week marked a milestone in the completion of a labor of love: the […]