Sphere Within Sphere, Bronze sculpture series in Vatican Museums, Vatican City.
This bronze sculpture comprises two spheres, with the outer sphere fractured to reveal an intricate inner sphere with mechanical components inside.
Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro created the original piece for the Vatican Museums' Courtyard of the Pinecone during the 1960s.
The sculpture represents the relationship between Earth and Christianity, with its mechanical interior suggesting the complexity of global interconnections.
Located in the Cortile della Pigna, visitors can observe the 4-meter diameter bronze sphere rotating when gentle pressure is applied.
The sculpture belongs to a collection displayed worldwide, including installations at the United Nations headquarters and Trinity College Dublin.
Location: Vatican City
Creator: Arnaldo Pomodoro
GPS coordinates: 41.90574,12.45460
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08
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