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The art collection of the popes of the papal state of Vatican was formed in the beginning of the 15th century. The classical sculptors of the year of 1503 to 1513 of Julius II are exhibited in the Pio-Clementino museums of 18th century. Some exhibition rooms are situated in the Vatican library and the Sistine Chapel.

The classical statues such as Apollo Belvedere, Belvedere Torso and Laocoon are the most famous collection of Vatican museum. The museums and galleries are also contained with important Egyptian and pre-Christian arts. The picture gallery of the city was established by Pius VI in the year of 1797. It is contained with religious paintings of Italy as well as important Russian and Byzantine art.

The section of modern art was founded in the year of 1956. The modern art gallery is contained with the works of Pierre-Augusta Renoir, Georges Seurat, Vincent Van Gough, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. The collections of Vatican museum and gallery are among the important and the largest in aspect of the history of humanities.