Special Exhibition, Reiss-Engelhorn-Museums 2017
- Reconstruction
- Digital Environment
- 3D Animation
Die Päpste und die Einheit der Lateinischen Welt
The Popes and the Unity of the Latin World
For the exhibition “Die Päpste und die Einheit der Lateinischen Welt | The Popes and the Unity of the Latin World” at the Reiss-Engelhorn-Museums (rem) in Mannheim, we reconstructed ancient Rome in three significant historical periods: Imperial Rome in 67 AD during the reign of Emperor Nero, Late Antiquity in 445 AD during the pontificate of Leo I, and the Renaissance in 1510 AD during the pontificate of Julius II. Our cinematic reconstructions allowed visitors to experience how Christianity and the papacy influenced Rome’s destiny through these eras.
The 2017 exhibition, marking the 500th Reformation anniversary, showcased the papacy’s history from antiquity to the Renaissance. Featuring 330 artifacts, it highlighted 1500 years of shared history between Catholics and Protestants. Significant personalities and events illustrated the papacy’s spiritual and temporal authority.
Collaborations with the Vatican and other institutions brought unique artifacts to Mannheim, including manuscripts, paintings, and sculptures. The Petrine grave was a focal point, with 3D video reconstructions depicting its evolution through different eras. Developed by the Reiss-Engelhorn-Museums and the University of Heidelberg, the exhibition was supported by Bundestag President Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert and the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung. Our reconstructions provided an immersive experience, highlighting the papacy’s impact on Western history.