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The Sistine tapestries

Lisa Jardine reflects on the extraordinary tapestries in London for the Pope's visit.

Five centuries after they were created, some extraordinary tapestries have been brought from the Sistine Chapel to London. The Raphael tapestries, from the series, "The Acts of the Aposles", are on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum, to mark the Pope's visit.

Lisa Jardine reflects on the significance of these works - each one slighter bigger than a double decker bus.

8 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Sep 2010 11:32GMT

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  • Sat 18 Sep 2010 23:32GMT
  • Sun 19 Sep 2010 02:32GMT
  • Sun 19 Sep 2010 11:32GMT