MVSEI VATICANI

Entrance to the Museum.


Dragon Imagery

Close up.

 

Ouroboros Imagery

-An ancient symbol depicting a dragon or snake eating its tale-

The ouroboros is surrounding the compass.

Pyramid Imagery

This was completed in the late 1300s and depicts the martyrdom of Saint Peter.

The pyramid is in the background.

Obelisk Imagery

Geometric Patterns

The Eye of Providence

This is a portion of one of the most expensive tapestries in the world.

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Here is a closer view.

Ceiling painting that most people did not even stop to look at.

Gino Severini, this was part of a contemporary exhibition in the museum (late 1950s).

Sphinx Imagery

Holy Grail Imagery

Square & Compass Imagery

You can see the compass at the bottom left corner if you look closely.

Here is a closer view (I risked using the flash).

Closer View

If you look closely, there is also an ouroboros surrounding the compass.

Astrological References

This room was closed off but I managed to sneak in and use a flash.  In this ceiling painting, you can see the signs of the zodiac.

Phases of the Moon.

Follow the circular pattern that depicts the celestial bodies.

Here is a globe with the celestial bodies mapped out with corresponding astrological signs.

Closer view.

Astronomical Device Imagery

Mercury Messenger of the Gods

Immaculate Ceilings

No photos allowed in the Sistine Chapel.

Centaur Imagery

Griffin Imagery

 Winged Creatures

 

 Serpent Imagery

 Interesting Symbols

 Books in the gift shop

Beautiful spiral staircase you take as you exit the museum.

I will have another post later dedicated to the Egyptian wing of the Vatican Museum.