Description Of The Borgia Apartments Restored In The Vatican Palace (1897)

Description Of The Borgia Apartments Restored In The Vatican Palace (1897) is a book written by Salvatore Volpini an Italian art historian and restorer. The book provides a detailed account of the restoration of the Borgia Apartments in the Vatican Palace which were originally decorated by the famous Renaissance artist Pinturicchio. Volpini's work focuses on the historical and artistic significance of the Borgia Apartments which were the residence of Pope Alexander VI a member of the notorious Borgia family. The book includes descriptions of the various rooms in the apartment such as the Sala dei Santi the Sala delle Prospettive and the Camera degli Sposi as well as the frescoes and decorations that adorn them. The author also provides insights into the restoration process including the techniques and materials used to preserve the original artwork. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings that showcase the restored Borgia Apartments in all their glory. Overall Description Of The Borgia Apartments Restored In The Vatican Palace is a valuable resource for art historians scholars and anyone interested in the history and culture of the Vatican and the Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.