THE VATICAN PAVILION AT THE NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR is continuing to attract large crowds. The pavilion houses Michelangelo’s “Pieta,” the priceless marble sculpture of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the body of the dead Christ. The statue, which is 465 years old, was insured for 6,000,000 dollars before leaving the Vatican for New York.
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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30452, 28 May 1964, Page 15
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55THE VATICAN PAVILION AT THE NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR is continuing to attract large crowds. The pavilion houses Michelangelo’s “Pieta,” the priceless marble sculpture of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the body of the dead Christ. The statue, which is 465 years old, was insured for 6,000,000 dollars before leaving the Vatican for New York. Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30452, 28 May 1964, Page 15
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