Martha Stewart ripped for taking photos inside Sistine Chapel during Thanksgiving vacation: Rich privilege

Martha Stewart was accused of abusing her “rich privilege” when she captured dozens of photos inside the famous Sistine Chapel despite the museum’s strict rules against them.The homemaking expert, 83, celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday alongside her family in Rome, where she visited the 15th-century chapel for a “bucket list” moment.“Just a few iPhone photos of what we saw during our quiet hour in the Sistine chapel,” Stewart captioned in her Instagram post.

“I love the painting and the biblical history that is portrayed in the Chapel.This should definitely be on your bucket list.”Stewart showed her followers a unique perspective of Michelangelo’s historic work, highlighted by a painting of God and Adam’s fingers nearly touching in the “Creation of Adam.”The museum has a very strict ban on taking images inside of the Sistine Chapel.The use of flash photography is “strictly forbidden” and a guard is on-site to ask guests to delete photos or videos taken inside the chapel.

Other banned items on the list include selfie sticks, laser pointers, tripods, drones and professional equipment unless it was authorized, according to the museum’s website.Social media users were quick to point out that visitors are prohibited from taking photos fearing camera flashes would negatively affect the majestic and massive piece — contained within the Vatican since it was completed in 1512.“The rules of NO PICTURES should apply to everyone,” an Instagram user commented under her photos.“Those flashes can ruin the paintings.

Please abide by the rules so the next generation can see it too.”“My husband and I were there a few weeks ago and all tourists were told we were not allowed to take photos in the Sistine Chapel.I love Martha but this is a prime example of the privileged and wealthy having special treatment.

Very disappointing,” another woman wrote.“Rich privilege,” a third person wrote.But not everybody thinks this is an issue.Som...