Cast of the Hand of Pope John Paul II
October 2002
Cecco Bonanotte (born 1942)
Bronze
100 x 100 x 10 cm
Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, Vatican City State 

The Ancient Basilica
Bust of An Angel, a colorful mosaic attributed to the great 14th century painter, Giotto, is displayed in this gallery, along with architectural drawings, paintings, and castings, telling the story of the original Saint Peter's Basilica built by the Roman emperor, Constantine.  

Compass of Michelangelo Buonarroti
16th century
Iron
80 x 66 x 3
The Reverenda Fabbrica of Saint Peter, Vatican City State 

Sistine Chapel Exhibit Room
Examines the ceremony surrounding the death of a pope, and the process of papal succession—which takes place within the Chapel. 

Bascinet, Troops
16th century
Metal
11.5” h x 16” w x 13” d
Papal Swiss Guard, Vatican City State

Pastoral Staff of Pope John Paul II (1978-2005)
20th Century
Lello Scorzelli (1921 - 1997) and Manlio del Vecchio
Aluminum, silver
18 x 17.5 x 7.5 cm
Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, Vatican City State