Tag: Catholic Art

Donatello Puzzle: The Deposition of Christ and High Altar at Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua

As part of the exhibition dedicated to Donatello at the Victoria and Albert Museum (“Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance,” which took place from February 11, 2023, to June 11, 2023), a conference organized by the V&A Research Institute was held in London. It focused on the Medici sculptor par excellence, the only one honored with burial in the crypt of the Basilica of the Florentine dynasty of San Lorenzo. Speeches were scheduled over two days and saw the presence of the most important specialists in the international arena. They took stock of the studies dedicated to the Master, which, despite having a very extensive bibliography, still leave many questions open.

Notre-Dame Cathedral: Rising from the Ashes with Global Solidarity

In the heart of Paris, where history and artistry intertwine, a monumental effort is underway, one that embodies the resilience of human spirit and international solidarity. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece that stood witness to centuries of history, faced a catastrophic trial on April 15, 2019, when a fierce blaze consumed its iconic spire and wooden roof, sending shockwaves across the globe.

After 16 Years of Restoration St John’s Co-Cathedral’s Majestic 17th Century Tapestry to be Exhibited in Malta

The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation is delighted to announce that The Set of Tapestriesย will be exhibited at St John’s Co-Cathedral after an extensive restoration process that lastedย 16 years at De Wit Laboratories in Belgium. The last time they were displayed was duringย  Pope St John Paul II’s visit to Malta in 1990.ย