where marble messengers lining the bridge recall Christ’s passion through the sacred symbols they solemnly hold. In 1535, Pope Clement VII ordered the placement of statues of Sts. Peter and Paul ...

most devout Catholic churches tend to feature crosses, artwork, and statues covered in fabric or veils during Lent. So, why do Catholics cover statues during this time, and what is the ...

The pieces in this exhibition convey a great sense of what it must have been like to encounter these works in their contemporary setting.