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)
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The bronze reliefs at the Vatican Museums just completed (1932)
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The bronze reliefs at the Vatican Museums just completed (1932)
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The bronze reliefs at the Vatican Museums just completed (1932)
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The bronze reliefs at the Vatican Museums just completed (1932)
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The unveiling with Pope Pius XI (1932)
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The Monumental Stairs today
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The Monumental Stairs today
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The Monumental Stairs today
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The Monumental Stairs today
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The Monumental Stairs today
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Marinelli Foundry casting signature
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Marinelli Foundry casting signature
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The Monumental Stairs today
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Maraini's Original model
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Maraini's Original model
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Commemorative medal (front side)
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Commemorative medal (back side)