This bronze orb, by sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, is located in the courtyard of the pine cone outside the Vatican Museum. It is a cracked orb, showing another cracked orb inside, symbolizing the fragility and complexity of the world.
Oh Elizabeth, this is one of my favorite public sculptures and it just hints at all the wonderful sights around the corner in the museum! Clearly you're having a fabulous trip! I want to see all the photos, but may not comment on all as I have so much catching up to do! You and Mark have a wonderful time! How could you NOT in such a place?!