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Rome and Vatican City

One intense day in Rome taking in the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, a walk thru the Heart of Rome, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, The Vatican museum with the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Church and last but not least the Capuchin Crypt.
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Roman Colosseum formerly known as the Flavian Amphitheater
Roman Colosseum formerly known as the Flavian Amphitheater		 The Colosseum- An arena for gladiator contests and public spectacles
The Colosseum- An arena for gladiator contests and public spectacles		 The Colosseum Started around 72 A.D. under the emperors of the Flavian family and completed in less than 10 years
The Colosseum Started around 72 A.D. under the emperors of the Flavian family and completed in less than 10 years		 Massive pillars the form the exterior frame, holes that pockmark it where big iron brackets were driven in stapling the stones
Massive pillars the form the exterior frame, holes that pockmark it where big iron brackets were driven in stapling the stones
It's huge even compared to stadiums nowdays- 4 oversized stories, 160ft high, nearly a third a mile around and covers 6 acres
It's huge even compared to stadiums nowdays- 4 oversized stories, 160ft high, nearly a third a mile around and covers 6 acres		 Inside Colosseum Upper level passageway which would have concession stands selling fast food and souvenirs
Inside Colosseum Upper level passageway which would have concession stands selling fast food and souvenirs		 Inside Colosseum Upper level walkways to get to seats
Inside Colosseum Upper level walkways to get to seats		 Inside Colosseum Partially covered arena floor with underground passages beneath
Inside Colosseum Partially covered arena floor with underground passages beneath
Upper level passage way into seating area- seats would be on both sides going up and down just like in our stadiums today
Upper level passage way into seating area- seats would be on both sides going up and down just like in our stadiums today		 Maze beneath the arena floor where animals were caged, gladiators warmed up, prisoners said final prayers & workers set the show
Maze beneath the arena floor where animals were caged, gladiators warmed up, prisoners said final prayers & workers set the show		 Scaffolding supporting workers in the areas beneath where the arena floor would be
Scaffolding supporting workers in the areas beneath where the arena floor would be		 Multiple activities including Archeology, Conservation, Preservation and Reconstructions
Multiple activities including Archeology, Conservation, Preservation and Reconstructions
Impressive amount of work still happening here
Impressive amount of work still happening here		 Inside Colosseum Bad selfie to prove I WAS there!
Inside Colosseum Bad selfie to prove I WAS there!		 Inside Colosseum concrete slanted area that would have been covered with stones for seating
Inside Colosseum concrete slanted area that would have been covered with stones for seating		 Reconstructed marble seating- VIP's marble seats were engraved with their names. Up top wooden bleachers for the poor
Reconstructed marble seating- VIP's marble seats were engraved with their names. Up top wooden bleachers for the poor
Inside Colosseum View out of archway to Palatine Hill, dotted with umbrella pines
Inside Colosseum View out of archway to Palatine Hill, dotted with umbrella pines		 Arch of Constantine, a triumph arch erected to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius in 312
Arch of Constantine, a triumph arch erected to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius in 312		 Palatine Hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich and from the time of Augustus- Imperial palaces.
Palatine Hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich and from the time of Augustus- Imperial palaces.		 Constantine Arch-between the Palatine Hill & the Caelian Hill-spanned the ancient route taken by emperors when entering the city
Constantine Arch-between the Palatine Hill & the Caelian Hill-spanned the ancient route taken by emperors when entering the city
Arch marks one of the great turning points in history- the military coup that made Christianity mainstream.
Arch marks one of the great turning points in history- the military coup that made Christianity mainstream.		 Temple of Venus & Rome, sacred chamber held a monumental statue of Venus, goddess of love & Roma Aeterna, city personification
Temple of Venus & Rome, sacred chamber held a monumental statue of Venus, goddess of love & Roma Aeterna, city personification 		Columns mark perimeter of Rome's biggest temple which Roma and Amor-Latin for Venus- reinforced that Rome and Love go together
Columns mark perimeter of Rome's biggest temple which Roma and Amor-Latin for Venus- reinforced that Rome and Love go together		 Worshippers, especially newlyweds, would climb the steps to the entrance to make a sacrifice & ask Venus to bring them good luck
Worshippers, especially newlyweds, would climb the steps to the entrance to make a sacrifice & ask Venus to bring them good luck
Arch of Titus- triumphal arch commemorating Roman victory over Judea (Israel) in AD 70- Jewish slaves were forced to build it
Arch of Titus- triumphal arch commemorating Roman victory over Judea (Israel) in AD 70- Jewish slaves were forced to build it		 Romans, reputed as benevolent conquerors tolerating local customs, only required allegiance by worshipping the emperor as a god
Romans, reputed as benevolent conquerors tolerating local customs, only required allegiance by worshipping the emperor as a god		 Roman propaganda decorates the inside of the arch. The relief at the top shows Titus riding an eagle to heaven to become a god
Roman propaganda decorates the inside of the arch. The relief at the top shows Titus riding an eagle to heaven to become a god		 After the brutal crushing of the Jewish rebellion and another 60 years later Jews had no political entity for almost 2000 years
After the brutal crushing of the Jewish rebellion and another 60 years later Jews had no political entity for almost 2000 years
Ruins of the Basilica of Constantine, Roman hall of justice, with facade of Basilica Saint Francesca Romana in right forefront
Ruins of the Basilica of Constantine, Roman hall of justice, with facade of Basilica Saint Francesca Romana in right forefront		 Actual large basalt stones of the Via Sacra- main street of ancient Rome. Possibly walked on by Caesar Augustus 2,000 years ago!
Actual large basalt stones of the Via Sacra- main street of ancient Rome. Possibly walked on by Caesar Augustus 2,000 years ago!		 This green door is the original bronze door to the Temple of Romulus, still swinging on its ancient hinges after 17 centuries
This green door is the original bronze door to the Temple of Romulus, still swinging on its ancient hinges after 17 centuries		 Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina his beloved wife, whom he declared a goddess and built this temple in her honor.
Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina his beloved wife, whom he declared a goddess and built this temple in her honor.
Gardens in the courtyard of the House of the Vestal Virgins, all that remains of the once grandiose residence.
Gardens in the courtyard of the House of the Vestal Virgins, all that remains of the once grandiose residence.		 Temple of Vesta, circular temple with fire in center symbolizing the hearth of the extended family of Rome tended by 6 Virgins
Temple of Vesta, circular temple with fire in center symbolizing the hearth of the extended family of Rome tended by 6 Virgins		 Temple of Castor and Pollux, one of the oldest temples with the original dating back to 484 BC
Temple of Castor and Pollux, one of the oldest temples with the original dating back to 484 BC		 Roman Forum- In the Temple of Julius Caesar- the spot where his body was burned after his assassination in 44 BC.jpg
Roman Forum- In the Temple of Julius Caesar- the spot where his body was burned after his assassination in 44 BC.jpg
Striking ruins of a 100m-long Roman civic hall, built in 179 BC, thought to have an ornate, shop-lined facade.
Striking ruins of a 100m-long Roman civic hall, built in 179 BC, thought to have an ornate, shop-lined facade.		 Myriad of ruins including Curia Julia senate house, Septimius Severus Arch, Temple of Vespasian & Titus and the Column of Phocas
Myriad of ruins including Curia Julia senate house, Septimius Severus Arch, Temple of Vespasian & Titus and the Column of Phocas		 Forum of Caesar a sizable place featuring the ruins of a Roman plaza built by Julius Caesar in 46 BCE.
Forum of Caesar a sizable place featuring the ruins of a Roman plaza built by Julius Caesar in 46 BCE.		 View across Caesar Forum of Colosseum and back side of the Basilica of Constantine
View across Caesar Forum of Colosseum and back side of the Basilica of Constantine
Statue of Gaius Julius Caesar- a man responsible for shaping much of the world we now have
Statue of Gaius Julius Caesar- a man responsible for shaping much of the world we now have		 Capitoline Wolf- bronze sculture depicting the she-wolf suckling the mythical twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
Capitoline Wolf- bronze sculture depicting the she-wolf suckling the mythical twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.		 She-wolf sucking Romulus & Remus, symbol of Rome since ancient times & one of the most recognizable icons of ancient mythology
She-wolf sucking Romulus & Remus, symbol of Rome since ancient times & one of the most recognizable icons of ancient mythology		 Fontana della Dea Roma, a beautiful and monumental fountain directly in front of the Capitol buildling
Fontana della Dea Roma, a beautiful and monumental fountain directly in front of the Capitol buildling
Campidoglio- hiltop square designed by Michelangelo. In the center a replica of the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
Campidoglio- hiltop square designed by Michelangelo. In the center a replica of the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius		 Capitol or Senate Palace, 12th-century municipal building on Roman foundations with a bell tower
Capitol or Senate Palace, 12th-century municipal building on Roman foundations with a bell tower		 Fountain of Egyption Lions- two black basalt lions from a temple honoring the Egyptian gods Isis and Serapis.
Fountain of Egyption Lions- two black basalt lions from a temple honoring the Egyptian gods Isis and Serapis. 		Stairway to Church Santa Maria d' Aracoeli (1348) where Prince Caffarelli rolled barrels down on sleeping peasants
Stairway to Church Santa Maria d' Aracoeli (1348) where Prince Caffarelli rolled barrels down on sleeping peasants
Insula (Acient Roman Condo) represents a rare example of a 2000yo rental house from the imperial era.
Insula (Acient Roman Condo) represents a rare example of a 2000yo rental house from the imperial era. 		Was at least 5 floors. From street level(now) looking down there are large arcades of the porch that housed shops & laboratories
Was at least 5 floors. From street level(now) looking down there are large arcades of the porch that housed shops & laboratories		 Above were the small rented apartments where around 380 people lived.
Above were the small rented apartments where around 380 people lived.		 Fountain of Tyrrhenian One of two magnificent fountains on either side of the Victorian Complex
Fountain of Tyrrhenian One of two magnificent fountains on either side of the Victorian Complex
Central Altar of the Fatherland and Equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II, under which is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Central Altar of the Fatherland and Equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II, under which is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier		 View past bronze sculptures of Complex to two domes of Catholic churches and on the right the Column of Trajan
View past bronze sculptures of Complex to two domes of Catholic churches and on the right the Column of Trajan		 Victorian Complex (1878)- national monument to sovereign Vittorio Emanuele II, a modern building representing ancient Rome
Victorian Complex (1878)- national monument to sovereign Vittorio Emanuele II, a modern building representing ancient Rome		 Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in Argentina holds the tomb of it's founder, St Ignatius of Loyola
Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in Argentina holds the tomb of it's founder, St Ignatius of Loyola
St Maria Sopra Minerva Basilica- Modeled on Florence's Santa Maria Novella & where the Roman Inquisition condemmed Galileo
St Maria Sopra Minerva Basilica- Modeled on Florence's Santa Maria Novella & where the Roman Inquisition condemmed Galileo		 Pulcino della Minerva-an elephant supporting the shortest of 11 Egyptian obelisks in Rome. (Secret tomb of Alexander the Great)
Pulcino della Minerva-an elephant supporting the shortest of 11 Egyptian obelisks in Rome. (Secret tomb of Alexander the Great) 		View of back side of the Pantheon past the Elephant Obelisk
View of back side of the Pantheon past the Elephant Obelisk		 Called Pantheon as it was dedicated to all(pan) the gods(theos) one of the rare public temples that let ordinary Romans go in
Called Pantheon as it was dedicated to all(pan) the gods(theos) one of the rare public temples that let ordinary Romans go in
The Pantheon actually stood above street level, approached by a staircase, but centuries of sediment has raise the street level
The Pantheon actually stood above street level, approached by a staircase, but centuries of sediment has raise the street level 		The Pantheon looks Greek but in typical Roman style the walls are a shell of brick filled with poured concrete 20 ft thick
The Pantheon looks Greek but in typical Roman style the walls are a shell of brick filled with poured concrete 20 ft thick 		The columns(year 120), show the scale ancient Romans built on, 40 ft tall, 15ft around, weigh 55 tons carved from a single piece
The columns(year 120), show the scale ancient Romans built on, 40 ft tall, 15ft around, weigh 55 tons carved from a single piece		 Large bronze doors once plated with gold, are not original, manufactured(15th century) too small for the door frame
Large bronze doors once plated with gold, are not original, manufactured(15th century) too small for the door frame
It's dome was a model for Florence's Duomo which launched the Renaissance, & Michelangelo's St. Peters Dome which capped it off
It's dome was a model for Florence's Duomo which launched the Renaissance, & Michelangelo's St. Peters Dome which capped it off 		The dome is exactly 142ft from floor to rooftop and side to side.The Oculus is open to air!
The dome is exactly 142ft from floor to rooftop and side to side.The Oculus is open to air! 		In ancient Rome the main alter likely had a large statue of Jupiter, the king of the gods.
In ancient Rome the main alter likely had a large statue of Jupiter, the king of the gods.		 Bronze altar in front of main altar.... no info
Bronze altar in front of main altar.... no info
Niche just to the left of the main altar with statue, podium and bronze sculpture and huge candleabra
Niche just to the left of the main altar with statue, podium and bronze sculpture and huge candleabra		 A statue of a Madonna and Child commissioned by Raphael and placed above his tomb
A statue of a Madonna and Child commissioned by Raphael and placed above his tomb		 Bronze bust of Raphael, one of the holy trinity of Renaissance artist combining serene grace of Leonardo & power of Michelangelo
Bronze bust of Raphael, one of the holy trinity of Renaissance artist combining serene grace of Leonardo & power of Michelangelo		 Here lies Raphael. In life, Nature feared to be outdone by him. In the artist's death, she feared she too would die
Here lies Raphael. In life, Nature feared to be outdone by him. In the artist's death, she feared she too would die
Tomb of Italy's King when it united in the mid 1800's- Victor Emmanuel II of the Savoys with inscription Father of his Country.
Tomb of Italy's King when it united in the mid 1800's- Victor Emmanuel II of the Savoys with inscription Father of his Country. 		Tomb of Umberto I- Victor's son. Beneath his tomb lies his Queen(also first cousin) Margherita, like the pizza named for her
Tomb of Umberto I- Victor's son. Beneath his tomb lies his Queen(also first cousin) Margherita, like the pizza named for her		 609 the Pantheon became a Christian Church, Pagan gods were replaced with tombs of famous Italians & statues of Christian Saints
609 the Pantheon became a Christian Church, Pagan gods were replaced with tombs of famous Italians & statues of Christian Saints		 The floor was designed with holes and slants toward the edges to let the rain-water drain.
The floor was designed with holes and slants toward the edges to let the rain-water drain.
Only ancient building in Rome continuously used since it's construction with the only light source from the Oculus and doorway
Only ancient building in Rome continuously used since it's construction with the only light source from the Oculus and doorway		 Fountain in the Piazza della Rotunda, the obelisk originally decorated a sanctuary dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis aroun
Fountain in the Piazza della Rotunda, the obelisk originally decorated a sanctuary dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis aroun		 Side view of the facade on the Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola with a cute little round thing up there
Side view of the facade on the Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola with a cute little round thing up there		 Crazy trying to navigate here-at this intersection we're suppose to go straight- street turns into a tiny little alleyway
Crazy trying to navigate here-at this intersection we're suppose to go straight- street turns into a tiny little alleyway
Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola 17th-century baroque Roman Catholic church
Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola 17th-century baroque Roman Catholic church		 Now that we found the alleyway a quick look back at the church got me a good shot
Now that we found the alleyway a quick look back at the church got me a good shot		 Trevi Fountain(1762)-showcases Rome's love affair with water, A fountain here dates back to (19 BC) when the Aqueduct was built.
Trevi Fountain(1762)-showcases Rome's love affair with water, A fountain here dates back to (19 BC) when the Aqueduct was built.		 Built at the end point of the aqueduct, at the junction of three streets (tre vie) giving the Trevi Fountain it's name
Built at the end point of the aqueduct, at the junction of three streets (tre vie) giving the Trevi Fountain it's name
Ocean standing in his shell shaped chariot surfing thru his wet kingdom. Winged horses represent cresting waves led by Tritons
Ocean standing in his shell shaped chariot surfing thru his wet kingdom. Winged horses represent cresting waves led by Tritons		 Mostly built from travertine stone meaning from the Tiber in Latin. A mineral made of calcium carbonate formed from hot springs
Mostly built from travertine stone meaning from the Tiber in Latin. A mineral made of calcium carbonate formed from hot springs		 Famed sight for tourists from around the world, the fountain is quite the stage prop as well & has been featured in many films
Famed sight for tourists from around the world, the fountain is quite the stage prop as well & has been featured in many films		 Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio a Fontana di Trevi a catholic church across from the Trevi Fountain
Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio a Fontana di Trevi a catholic church across from the Trevi Fountain
Immaculate Conception Column built to celebrate the Immaculat Conception doctrine proclaimed by Pope Pius IX in 1854
Immaculate Conception Column built to celebrate the Immaculat Conception doctrine proclaimed by Pope Pius IX in 1854		 Spanish Steps- wide, curving 138 step staircase leading sharply up from the Piazza di Spagna, named for the Spanish Embassy
Spanish Steps- wide, curving 138 step staircase leading sharply up from the Piazza di Spagna, named for the Spanish Embassy		 At the top is another Egyption Obelisk framed between two Baroque church towers
At the top is another Egyption Obelisk framed between two Baroque church towers		 The aptly-named Sinking Boat Fountain- low key due to low water pressure from the aqueduct at this point
The aptly-named Sinking Boat Fountain- low key due to low water pressure from the aqueduct at this point
Vatican Museum entrance where the glories of the ancient world are displayed in a lavish papal palace
Vatican Museum entrance where the glories of the ancient world are displayed in a lavish papal palace		 Vatican Wall and entrance to Museum/palace decorated by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael.
Vatican Wall and entrance to Museum/palace decorated by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael.		 Vatican Oval ramp up to the Pine Cone Courtyard entrance. Replica of Viking long boat at the bottom
Vatican Oval ramp up to the Pine Cone Courtyard entrance. Replica of Viking long boat at the bottom		 Vatican View of St. Peter's Basilica Dome from the Pine Cone Courtyard
Vatican View of St. Peter's Basilica Dome from the Pine Cone Courtyard
St. Peter's Dome by Michelangelo is 430 feet from the floor of the cathedral to the top of the lantern
St. Peter's Dome by Michelangelo is 430 feet from the floor of the cathedral to the top of the lantern		 View of the Papal Gardens from the Pine Cone Courtyard
View of the Papal Gardens from the Pine Cone Courtyard		 1990 Bronze Ball or Sphere Within Sphere by Pomodoro who says that the inner ball = the Earth and outer ball = Christianity.
1990 Bronze Ball or Sphere Within Sphere by Pomodoro who says that the inner ball = the Earth and outer ball = Christianity.		 The pine cone is 2000 years old & originally stood near the Pantheon to honor Isis, the Egyptian goddess of fertility.
The pine cone is 2000 years old & originally stood near the Pantheon to honor Isis, the Egyptian goddess of fertility.
The perfect symbol of fertility was the pine cone, bursting with seeds.
The perfect symbol of fertility was the pine cone, bursting with seeds.		 Vatican Walled City Palace on a hill overlooking Rome- Pope's have it pretty good!
Vatican Walled City Palace on a hill overlooking Rome- Pope's have it pretty good!		 Octagonal Courtyard Apollo Belvedere, the Greek god of the sun. 2000 years old, once considered the most perfect work of art
Octagonal Courtyard Apollo Belvedere, the Greek god of the sun. 2000 years old, once considered the most perfect work of art		 Bearded old Roman river god-inspired Michelangelo to pose Adam reclining & reaching out to accept the spark of life from God
Bearded old Roman river god-inspired Michelangelo to pose Adam reclining & reaching out to accept the spark of life from God
Original Laocoon lost for 1000 yrs, unearthed in pieces in 1506. Michelangelo was hired by the pope to help reassemble him
Original Laocoon lost for 1000 yrs, unearthed in pieces in 1506. Michelangelo was hired by the pope to help reassemble him		 Vatican Hall of Animals
Vatican Hall of Animals		 Hellenistic zoo of beasts
Hellenistic zoo of beasts		 Vatican Hall of Animals both the real and surreal
Vatican Hall of Animals both the real and surreal
Vatican Lots of animal statues
Vatican Lots of animal statues 		The Belvedere Torso- remains of an ancient statue from the 1st century- Michelangelo told people I am the pupil of the Torso
The Belvedere Torso- remains of an ancient statue from the 1st century- Michelangelo told people I am the pupil of the Torso		 Vatican Pius and Clementine's Museum's beautiful painted ceiling above the Torso
Vatican Pius and Clementine's Museum's beautiful painted ceiling above the Torso		 The artifacts from ancient Rome give you a sense of Roman flaire for over-the-top grandeur. Romans took Greek ideas and made the
The artifacts from ancient Rome give you a sense of Roman flaire for over-the-top grandeur. Romans took Greek ideas and made the
Bronze statue of Hercules, a Greek hero blown up to Roman proportions- once stood at the ancient Theatre of Pompey.
Bronze statue of Hercules, a Greek hero blown up to Roman proportions- once stood at the ancient Theatre of Pompey.		 Vatican Mosaic floor- 1700 yrs old- battle scenes once decorated the bottom of a pool in a public bath.
Vatican Mosaic floor- 1700 yrs old- battle scenes once decorated the bottom of a pool in a public bath.		 Enormous purple basin over 15 ft across carved from a single block of stone that once decorated Emperor Nero's Golden House.
Enormous purple basin over 15 ft across carved from a single block of stone that once decorated Emperor Nero's Golden House.		 Made of purple stone called Imperial porphyry which came only from a single source within a mountain in Egypt- now quarried oute
Made of purple stone called Imperial porphyry which came only from a single source within a mountain in Egypt- now quarried oute
Round Room modeled on the Pantheon with very simular coffered dome built to house the basin and other ancient artifacts.
Round Room modeled on the Pantheon with very simular coffered dome built to house the basin and other ancient artifacts.		 Vatican Amazing mosaic floor details
Vatican Amazing mosaic floor details		 Sarcophagi Room-two 4th century purple porphyry coffins for the mother and daughter of great Roman Emperor Constantine
Sarcophagi Room-two 4th century purple porphyry coffins for the mother and daughter of great Roman Emperor Constantine 		These sarcophagi stand on the cusp between pagan Rome and Christian Rome and therefore incorporate symbolism from both.
These sarcophagi stand on the cusp between pagan Rome and Christian Rome and therefore incorporate symbolism from both.
Vatican Another astonishing mosaic tile floor
Vatican Another astonishing mosaic tile floor		 A sculpture of an entire chariot with horses
A sculpture of an entire chariot with horses		 Another room of miscellaneous busts and statues
Another room of miscellaneous busts and statues		 More ceiling art
More ceiling art
Ancient Roman goddess Artemis-goddess of fertility. Covered with stylized breasts to show her as the giver of life & nourishment
Ancient Roman goddess Artemis-goddess of fertility. Covered with stylized breasts to show her as the giver of life & nourishment		 Diana the virgin goddess of hunting
Diana the virgin goddess of hunting		 Interesting painting I saw with ancient Roman buildings as a background
Interesting painting I saw with ancient Roman buildings as a background		 Even doorways are completely elaborate
Even doorways are completely elaborate
Cool crest on the floor of the hall going to Tapestry room
Cool crest on the floor of the hall going to Tapestry room		 Gallery of Tapestries depicting scenes from the life of Christ
Gallery of Tapestries depicting scenes from the life of Christ		 The scene when all the baby boys were slaughtered by King Herod to prevent the rise of the messiah
The scene when all the baby boys were slaughtered by King Herod to prevent the rise of the messiah		 Equivalent of each brushstroke on full sized painted scenes, had to be reproduced by thousands of short pieces of colored thread
Equivalent of each brushstroke on full sized painted scenes, had to be reproduced by thousands of short pieces of colored thread
The resurrection of Jesus showing him striding out of the doorway of the tomb
The resurrection of Jesus showing him striding out of the doorway of the tomb		 Vatican tapestries are remarkable for their lifelike realism-almost like oil paintings. Created by students of Raphael
Vatican tapestries are remarkable for their lifelike realism-almost like oil paintings. Created by students of Raphael		 Ceiling is painted to look like beautiful sculpted reliefs-cameo like scenes carved into the frames and medallions of the stucco
Ceiling is painted to look like beautiful sculpted reliefs-cameo like scenes carved into the frames and medallions of the stucco		 Painted on a flat surface- Popes loved illusions like these to entertain their guests
Painted on a flat surface- Popes loved illusions like these to entertain their guests
The Map Gallery has 40 maps on the walls showing the regions of Italy as they were in the 1500's
The Map Gallery has 40 maps on the walls showing the regions of Italy as they were in the 1500's		 could take visitors on a virtual tour of Italy, from south to north.
could take visitors on a virtual tour of Italy, from south to north.		 Some maps have a detail map of the region's major city. Also what look like royal proclamations that appeared thumbtacked on
Some maps have a detail map of the region's major city. Also what look like royal proclamations that appeared thumbtacked on		 These maps actually functioned as the Vatican's official maps from 1582 when they were painted until the 19th century.
These maps actually functioned as the Vatican's official maps from 1582 when they were painted until the 19th century.
The Italy boot from back in the 16th century.
The Italy boot from back in the 16th century.		 Still feels like what it once was- pope's palace, as heirs of imperial Rome they felt they deserved such luxury
Still feels like what it once was- pope's palace, as heirs of imperial Rome they felt they deserved such luxury 		Immaculate Conception Room-doctrine(1854) which decreed the idea that Mary herself was conceived free from original sin
Immaculate Conception Room-doctrine(1854) which decreed the idea that Mary herself was conceived free from original sin		 Coronation of the image of Mary, an event following the Proclamation, which took place in St. Peters
Coronation of the image of Mary, an event following the Proclamation, which took place in St. Peters
Bookcase(1867) which holds the translations of the Papal Bull proclaiming the dogma Ineffabilis Deus.
Bookcase(1867) which holds the translations of the Papal Bull proclaiming the dogma Ineffabilis Deus.		 Donation of Rome-Emperor Constantine kneels before Pope Sylvester offering him the city of Rome, symbolized by the golden statue
Donation of Rome-Emperor Constantine kneels before Pope Sylvester offering him the city of Rome, symbolized by the golden statue		 Legendary foundation of the state of the church and justification for the temporal power of the Popes was based on this episode
Legendary foundation of the state of the church and justification for the temporal power of the Popes was based on this episode		 This was one of my favorite displays at the time.... there was a lot of construction-restoration going on & it was HOT in there
This was one of my favorite displays at the time.... there was a lot of construction-restoration going on & it was HOT in there
The Meeting of Leo the Great and Attila(1514)-parley between Pope & Hun conqueror, & legendary images of Saints Peter & Paul
The Meeting of Leo the Great and Attila(1514)-parley between Pope & Hun conqueror, & legendary images of Saints Peter & Paul 		The ceiling of the Room of Heliodorus by Raphael
The ceiling of the Room of Heliodorus by Raphael		 Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, first composition Raphael executed(1509-1510) image of church spanning both heaven & earth
Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, first composition Raphael executed(1509-1510) image of church spanning both heaven & earth 		Coronation of Charlemagne shows how Charlemagne was crowned Imperator Romanorum on Christmas Day, 800
Coronation of Charlemagne shows how Charlemagne was crowned Imperator Romanorum on Christmas Day, 800
The Battle of Ostia was inspired by the naval victory of Leo IV over the Saracens at Ostia in 849
The Battle of Ostia was inspired by the naval victory of Leo IV over the Saracens at Ostia in 849		 Another cool ceiling on the way to the Sistine Chapel
Another cool ceiling on the way to the Sistine Chapel		 Gold leaf inlay... wish I'd gotten a better picture
Gold leaf inlay... wish I'd gotten a better picture		 Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo-Jesus with the body of the Torso and the face of Apollo and Adam is a reclining river god.
Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo-Jesus with the body of the Torso and the face of Apollo and Adam is a reclining river god.
Capuchin Crypt View down the hallway past each room
Capuchin Crypt View down the hallway past each room		 Crypt of the Leg Bones and Thigh Bones featuring the severed, crossed arms that make up the Capuchin's coat of arms.
Crypt of the Leg Bones and Thigh Bones featuring the severed, crossed arms that make up the Capuchin's coat of arms.		 Crypt of the Pelvises Skeletons dressed in hooded friar frocks & surrounded by butterfly-shaped pelvic bones
Crypt of the Pelvises Skeletons dressed in hooded friar frocks & surrounded by butterfly-shaped pelvic bones		 Crypt of the Resurrection, featuring a picture of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, framed by various bones of human skeleton
Crypt of the Resurrection, featuring a picture of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, framed by various bones of human skeleton
Crypt of Skulls Named for the hundreds, and possibly thousands, of skulls that decorate this space.
Crypt of Skulls Named for the hundreds, and possibly thousands, of skulls that decorate this space.		 Crypt of the Three Skeletons A plaque reads, “What you are now we used to be; what we are now you will be.
Crypt of the Three Skeletons A plaque reads, “What you are now we used to be; what we are now you will be.		 Crypt of the Three Skeletons The center skeleton is enclosed in an oval, the symbol of life coming to birth.
Crypt of the Three Skeletons The center skeleton is enclosed in an oval, the symbol of life coming to birth.		 Right hand holds a scythe, symbol of death while its left hand holds the scales, symbolizing the good and evil
Right hand holds a scythe, symbol of death while its left hand holds the scales, symbolizing the good and evil
Capuchin Crypt Bone chandelier
Capuchin Crypt Bone chandelier		 Capuchin Crypt Bone art.
Capuchin Crypt Bone art.		 Capuchin Crypt Bone art.
Capuchin Crypt Bone art.
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joseantonio01-Jan-2020 21:45
very nice gallery.V.
click on thumbnails for full image