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lookingland) wrote2008-10-22 07:32 am
lookingland) wrote2008-10-22 07:32 am
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art fix ~
got a last-minute ticket to the Vatican Splendors exhibit last night. considering that at this rate i will never get to the real Vatican, this was a nice chance to see some very cool pieces, including a few that have never been exhibited before. it was especially nice to see pieces from the collection that belonged to Pope John Paul II (his pastoral staff was especially wonderful).
votive plaque from the tomb of Saint Peter
i love museums and looking at old crap (right?). i was also excited to see numerous items from the pontificate of Blessed Pius IX, who was Pope during much of the Victorian era (1846-78) and the longest reigning pope (John Paul II comes in a close second). also, there were some delicious hand-written books and wonderful bits and pieces from all over the world. all in all a good deal of feasting for the eyeballs was had.
not feeling terribly creative otherwise. i have to work on my brother's gallery now. gotta get that done.
happy wednesday all!
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votive plaque from the tomb of Saint Peter
i love museums and looking at old crap (right?). i was also excited to see numerous items from the pontificate of Blessed Pius IX, who was Pope during much of the Victorian era (1846-78) and the longest reigning pope (John Paul II comes in a close second). also, there were some delicious hand-written books and wonderful bits and pieces from all over the world. all in all a good deal of feasting for the eyeballs was had.
not feeling terribly creative otherwise. i have to work on my brother's gallery now. gotta get that done.
happy wednesday all!
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the should move europe closer. and have a train service to there from here.
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