- Duration
- 1 hour and 5 minutes
- Product Type
- Lecture
- Venues
- Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Lecture Details
Photos & Highlights
- Presented by the same world-class experts as our walking tours, Context Lectures highlight must-see attractions, reveal hidden landmarks, and explore the best things to do during your trip so you don’t miss a thing.
Lecture Description
The Vatican Museums are a treasure chest of the Pope's personal collections – absolute masterpieces from antiquity to the present day, with the lesser-known collection of Modern art that includes works of Matisse, Dalì, Chagall and more. For many visitors to the Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel is the first thing that comes to mind. This lecture will closely examine highlights of this majestic venue, such as the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms, and will also provide an up-close look at many of the museums' best features, normally too crowded to linger in front of. Together, we will enjoy a grand tour of the collection's iconic masterpieces, going behind the ropes to take a view of these exquisite architectural features, paintings, and sculptures.
Meet Your Expert
Livia obtained a degree in Archaeology at the Sapienza University of Rome and has a Master's degree in the History and Conservation of Cultural Heritage from the University of Roma Tre. Her main field of interest is ancient Roman topography and early Christian architecture; however, she is an accomplished scholar whose teaching ability extends to the Renaissance and Baroque Rome. As a native Roman, Livia is very enthusiastic in sharing the deep love and knowledge she has for her hometown with clients.
Beginning from the ancient masterpieces such as the Belvedere Apollo and the statue of Augustus and Laocoon, we'll pause to consider each work's delicate craftsmanship and painstaking conservation. We will examine the great paintings and tapestries designed by Raphael, the Frescoes of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, and move into the apartment of Julius II – who was better known as Raphael Stanze.
Led by an expert on Ancient Roman Topography, as well as History and Conservation of the Artistic Heritage, Livia Galante, this lecture will focus on the Vatican Museums. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased comprehension of the history of the place as well as suggestions of the absolutes “must-sees” of these collections.
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Yes! All of our lectures have the option to turn on closed captioning should you have difficulty hearing the expert.
How long does each event last?
Our recorded lectures typically run for 75 minutes.
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Absolutely! Gift cards can be purchased here. Gift cards are good for 365 days from the date of purchase.
"Though we've seen the Vatican Museums, Livia Galante introduced us to far more of the treasures within the Museums.Most helpful to travelers would be the map she shared of the various sites of art-historical interest. Her selection of works and comments were - as usual - brilliant and inspiring to travelers on foot and in armchairs. She's the best!"
– Nancy L., viewing from Rhinebeck, NY
"Ms. Galante gave a highlights tour within a beautifully-organized framework of spatial organization of the sprawling galleries. It was not merely highlights, but the stories of selected works; narratives within the artwork, and the artists too. It really enhancing understanding beyond what the eye can absorb."
– Mark S., viewing from Tucson, AZ
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Excellent and thorough, great insights!
Laurie
Mar. 15, 2023
Though we've seen the Vatican Museums, Livia Galante introduced us to far more of the treasures within the Museums.Most helpful to travelers would be the map she shared of the various sites of art-historical interest. Her selection of works and comments were - as usual - brilliant and inspiring to travelers on foot and in armchairs. She's the best!
Nancy
Mar. 13, 2023
I am a retired art teacher traveling to Rome for the first time. This presentation was excellent for the art to be seen in the Vatican and Livia made it an interesting seminar.
Debbie
Mar. 13, 2023
