Sistine: before the deluge...

(Vatican Radio) Professor of Fine Arts Breda Ennis brings us a sound picture of a fresco unveiled five centuries ago.

Part of Michelangelo's central ceiling vault masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel it depicts the deluge and Noah's Ark.

Among the colours used in this fresco green is symbolic of hope and crocus yellow of discernment of the soul...

A programme produced by Veronica Scarisbrick

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