Restored 'Apollo Belvedere' marble back on show in Vatican
See the Vatican’s Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former Glory
Experts added a carbon fiber pole to help anchor the "Apollo Belvedere," which had developed cracks along the legs and knees. Now, the looming Roman sculpture is finally back on display
Restored "Apollo Belvedere" Back on Public View at the Vatican Museums
"This type of restoration… is the expression of what we want the Vatican Museums to be," Barbara Jatta, the Museums' director, told Reuters. "A balance of tradition, linguistics
Vatican Museums Unveils ‘Iconic Statue’ Apollo Belvedere After Years of Restoration Work
The restoration of Apollo Belvedere faced several challenges before its official unveiling on Oct. 15, including the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vatican unveils restored 'Apollo Belvedere', Roman marble masterpiece
The Vatican Museums unveiled on Tuesday a restoration of one of the crown jewels of their collection, a 2nd century marble sculpture of the Greek god Apollo that has inspired generations of artists and poets.
Restored 'Apollo Belvedere' marble back on show in the Vatican
The Vatican Museums on Tuesday unveiled the restoration of the celebrated second-century "Apollo Belvedere" sculpture following five years of work. For the Vatican Museums' director Barbara Jatta, "the main challenge was to have the courage to close access to such an important icon for our museums".
Famed Roman Sculpture ‘Apollo Belvedere’ Reemerges After Major Restoration
The Apollo Belvedere, modeled after an ancient original, has been restored multiple times over the course of its existence.
Vatican Museums reveal restored 'Apollo Belvedere' sculpture
The Vatican Museums unveiled on Tuesday a restoration of one of the crown jewels of their collection: a second-century marble sculpture of the Greek
Los Museos Vaticanos Desvelan Al Apolo Del Belvedere Restaurado
Los Museos Vaticanos desvelaron el martes la versión restaurada del famoso Apolo del Belvedere, una escultura emblemática del siglo II, tras casi cinco años de trabajo con tecnología de punta.
Restored Apollo Belvedere returns to Vatican Museums
ROME, OCT 15 - An icon of classical beauty, the Apollo Belvedere of the Vatican Museums, will once again be visible to the public after five-year-long restoration work. The statue portraying the god Apollo having just shot an arrow with his bow was restored to re-establish its solidity,
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IN PHOTOS: Vatican unveils restored ‘Apollo Belvedere’
This type of restoration... is the expression of what we want the Vatican Museums to be,' says museum director Barbara ...
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Apollo Belvedere: Renaissance of a Timeless Masterpiece
The Vatican Museums have unveiled a restored 2nd century marble sculpture of Apollo, celebrated for its artistry and ...
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