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The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums is a non-profit organization of benefactors and patrons, dedicated to the restoration, conservation and perpetration of the vast, unique and priceless art collection of the Vatican Museums. The Patrons of the Arts have collected funds to restore some...
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Bringing together all individuals who have an appreciation for art, history and restoration, the Italian & International Patrons are dedicated to the preservation and the perpetuation of arts, antiquities...
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Paintings in the Second Loggia of the Apostolic Palace
With our deepest gratitude to Mrs. Kayo Nishimoto for her generous support of this ongoing restoration...
Date: 24 September 2026
Van Gogh’s Pietà bas-relief for the Visually Impaired
Date: 1889Dimensions: 41,5 x 34 cmMaterials: Oil on canvasArtist: Vincent Van GoghThe International Patrons...
Date: 01 September 2026
Bernini's Equestrian Monument of Constantine
Artist: Gian Lorenzo BerniniDate: 1654-1670Classification: StatueDimensions: H...
Date: 01 October 2025
Bronze and Iron Artifacts
Artist: UnknownDate: Bronze Age - Iron Age (14th -8th century B.C.), Hellenistic - early...
Date: 01 January 2025
Henri Matisse L’Arbre de Vie
Artist: Henri MatisseDate: 1949Dimensions: 5.145 x 2.520 cmMaterials: Papiers découpés...
Date: 29 July 2024
Banner of the Noble Guard of His Holiness Pope Pius VII
Artist: Roman ManufactoryDate: 1801Dimensions: 80 x 290 cm; 322 cmMaterials: Painted...
Date: 01 July 2024
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The Vatican Museums Summer 2026 Report
The latest Vatican Museums Report – Summer 2026 offers a wonderful glimpse into another season...
A Journey Beyond Sight: The Multisensory Itinerary in the Vatican Gardens
"Inside those walls you hear the sound of wonder; out here you hear the silent sound of peace." More...
A Special Evening at the Vatican Museums: Celebrating Art, Restoration, and New Beginnings
On the evening of June 12, members and friends of the Italian & International Chapter of the Patrons...