Did you know that many of the most valuable works of art in the Vatican Museums come from the private collections of the Popes? Let's discover together the long history of how these leaders of the Catholic Church collected extraordinary works of art and created the museum we know today.
Papal Treasures: The Private Collections that Formed the Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are not only a collection of works of art, but also reflect the rich history of the Catholic Church. In this post, we reveal fascinating stories behind some of the Popes' private collections that laid the foundations of the museum we admire today.
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