1932
Vatican Museum Stairs
The sculptor Antonio Maraini, President of the Union of Artists, collaborated with Fonderia Marinelli when in 1932 Pope Pius XI asked him to execute the monumental reliefs to adorn the ramp of the well known entry of the Vatican Museums.
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The bronze reliefs at the Vatican Museums just completed (1932)
The bronze reliefs at the Vatican Museums just completed (1932)
The bronze reliefs at the Vatican Museums just completed (1932)
The bronze reliefs at the Vatican Museums just completed (1932)
The bronze reliefs at the Vatican Museums just completed (1932)
The unveiling with Pope Pius XI (1932)
The Monumental Stairs today
The Monumental Stairs today
The Monumental Stairs today
The Monumental Stairs today
The Monumental Stairs today
Marinelli Foundry casting signature
Marinelli Foundry casting signature
The Monumental Stairs today
Maraini's Original model
Maraini's Original model
Commemorative medal (front side)
Commemorative medal (back side)