Vatican Splendors Arrives at Museum of Art

One of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America is now at the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale. I went this past weekend and had an amazing time. It features spectacular paintings by artists such as Giotto and Il Guercino and sculpture by Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini, along with unique objects illustrating the Catholic Church’s impact on history and culture.




The exhibition’s nearly 200 objects, many of which have never been on public view, are presented in the Museum’s galleries and in specially-created environments that enhance the visitor’s understanding of both the historical as well as the artistic significance of each work. Objects include paintings, mosaics, sculpture, jewels, intricately embroidered silk vestments, uniforms of the Papal Swiss Guard, as well as an elaborately decorated gold and silver reliquary containing bone fragments of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.



Where: Museum of Art- Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd.
Tickets: $20 Adults and $13 children
Check out http://www.vaticansplendors.com/ for more info.