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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Veduta Di Piazza San Pietro
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Veduta Di Piazza San Pietro

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.704368
Object Type Mosaic
Medium glass, stone, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 27 3/8 in x W 37 3/8 in x D 2 3/4 in (69.5 cm x 94.9 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFramed and matted mosaic depicting St. Peter's Square in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. There is a fountain in the foreground and a few people walking around the square. The mosaic is made from small spun glass enamel tiles. The frame is ornate gilded gold with an interior white mat and the official seal of the Holy See at the bottom center.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted text of sticker adhered to reverse: STUDIO DEL MOSAICO REV. FABBRICA DI S. PIETRO IN VATICANO N. 7305 VEDUTA DI PIAZZA SAN PIETRO
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an audience with Pope Benedict XVI on July 10, 2009.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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