A framed Roman micromosaic panel depicting Castel Sant'Angelo from the Tiber

BY THE VATICAN MOSAIC STUDIO, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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A framed Roman micromosaic panel depicting Castel Sant'Angelo from the Tiber
By the Vatican Mosaic Studio, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Within a carved wood frame, the reverse with paper label inscribed REV. FABBRICA/DI/S. PIETRO IN VATICANO/STUDIO DEL MOSAICO, with title and illegible artist name
The panel: 4 7/8 x 10 in. (12.4 x 25.4 cm.)

Lot Essay

Castel Sant'Angelo was built in 130 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. The bridge dates from 134 A.D. and the ten statues of angels adorning it are by Bernini, placed there in 1668 during the Papacy of Clement IX.

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