Monthly Archives: August 2022

The Legacies of Pope Pius XII

Posted on August 18, 2022 by babbityjean

Born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876 – 1958), Pope Pius XII became head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from March 1939 until his death.  He presided over the church during World War II … Continue reading →

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Laocoönte e i suoi figli

Posted on August 11, 2022 by babbityjean

Una delle opere più ammirate della statuaria ellenistica è Il Gruppo del Laocoönte, un’antica scultura in marmo rinvenuta nei pressi di Roma nel 1506 ed esposta al pubblico ai Musei Vaticani. Le figure sono quasi a grandezza naturale, infatti l’opera, … Continue reading →

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Laocoön and his Sons

Posted on August 11, 2022 by babbityjean

One of the most admired works of Hellenistic statuary is The Laocoön Group, an ancient marble sculpture unearthed near Rome in 1506 and on public display at the Vatican Museums.  The figures are nearly life-size, and the group stands 6’7” … Continue reading →

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