"In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, the greatest artists of Renaissance Italy were summoned to Rome, where they decorated the walls and ceilings of the Vatican. Here they adorned the holy chapels and the private chambers of the popes with paintings recounting biblical narratives and classical themes, all brought to life in astonishing detail. Maurizio De Luca spent his forty-year career in the Vatican Museum, including fifteen years as head restorer of the paintings restoration laboratory. In this sumptuously illustrated book, he offers readers a view from the scaffolding--a stunningly intimate perspective that illuminates the distinctive expressive choices of Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, and other illustrious figures, thereby demonstrating how the conservation process enriches our understanding of these iconic artists"--back cover.
"In this copiously illustrated book, the author recounts his career-long experience conserving and restoring the iconic wall paintings at the Vatican"-- Provided by publisher.
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