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A meticulously sculpted marble bust of Pope Pius XI by Adolfo Wildt, created in 1926, is captured in a detailed, eye-level shot. The bust depicts the pontiff with a stern, resolute expression, gazing slightly to the viewer's right. He wears a richly ornamented, three-tiered golden tiara, surmounted by a small cross. The figure's upper torso is rendered in white marble, showcasing an intricately ribbed inner garment beneath a smoother outer vestment. The left hand of the figure (viewer's right) is prominently displayed, holding two ornate golden keys, traditionally symbolizing the Keys of St. Peter. A smaller golden cross is affixed to the vestment on the chest. The bust is mounted on a dark, rectangular pedestal, positioned against a plain, solid grey wall within an indoor setting, possibly a museum or gallery in Città del Vaticano, Vatican City. A distinct shadow of the bust is cast upon the wall behind it, particularly on the right side. A white informational plaque on the front left of the pedestal identifies the artist as Adolfo Wildt (1868-1931), the subject as Pio XI, the creation date as 1926, the materials as marble and gold, and its dimensions as 113 x 108 x 56 cm. The plaque further notes its acquisition in 1934 as a gift from the Italian Embassy to the Holy See (dono Ambasciata italiana presso la Santa Sede).
Symbol
753B0
Volume
2,855
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TVL
$1.37
