tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571865856127955108.post7676967413813301325..comments2023-11-28T05:36:38.943-08:00Comments on On the Grand Tour: My Summer in Italy: In which I wax poetic about drapery, and other thingsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05638070123204741382noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571865856127955108.post-55293209387568101422010-07-20T23:12:35.798-07:002010-07-20T23:12:35.798-07:00Yay thanks! Well, Francesco della Valle knew what ...Yay thanks! Well, Francesco della Valle knew what he was doing when it came to drapery, or at least his workshop did.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05638070123204741382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571865856127955108.post-7674798496334823422010-07-20T14:52:15.114-07:002010-07-20T14:52:15.114-07:00Nice post! I am also surprised about Ara Pacis alt...Nice post! I am also surprised about Ara Pacis although it is not unfamiliar; maybe Mieke told me. The St. Teresa is by Francesco della Valle.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860728042169988971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571865856127955108.post-64266035365155407782010-07-20T13:55:51.336-07:002010-07-20T13:55:51.336-07:00John - 1. They do sell some guides, but the cheap ...John - 1. They do sell some guides, but the cheap ones aren't comprehensive, and the others are way too expensive. I'm hoping to find a diagram or something online. 2. I didn't, but I think I will when I go back with Charlie.<br /><br />Mama - I did think of Lucy when I saw Bernini's elephant. Also, it very well could be an Egyptian goose, given that's an authentic spoliated Egyptian obelisk.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05638070123204741382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571865856127955108.post-44786703433565908282010-07-20T11:41:22.676-07:002010-07-20T11:41:22.676-07:00Did you think of Lucy when you saw Bernini's e...Did you think of Lucy when you saw Bernini's elephant? And could that be an Egyptian goose on the obelisk? Interesting take on Raphael's bones, food for thought. I touched St. Peter's feet about forty years ago! My, my. How many thousands have done so since? Did a double take when I saw the Ara Pacis pavilion; where's the reflecting pool? I've been looking at the Barcelona Pavilion too long. And I'm going on too long but your posts are so great and thought provoking. Wonderful photos! Thanks for including yourself and go back often to the Pantheon.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378980775909017407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571865856127955108.post-26184861672378461202010-07-20T10:34:07.200-07:002010-07-20T10:34:07.200-07:001. Do any of the Vatican's bookstores sell gui...1. Do any of the Vatican's bookstores sell guides to the sculpture in St. Peter's?<br /><br />2. Did you touch St. Peter's feet to learn more about the public art experience?John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00163297234733313179noreply@blogger.com