Putting them in their context gives an idea of life and death from the first to the sixth centuries. |
They exemplify the commitment of the Roman Pontiffs to promoting evangelization through the language of art. |
They were born as private collections and not for public viewing. It is impossible to change structures like the chapels and hallways in the Apostolic Palace, so bottlenecks are inevitable. |
True fragments of history have re-emerged intact from the oblivion of time and the Earth. |
We have nearly 8km of exhibitions but even I can't tell you exactly how many pieces we have because even a small archway or a minor fresco is art. |
We're aware of the problem and we're determined to do something about it. |