Italy 2012 / 20120605zd_VaticanStPetersBerniniApseWindow Ruth Milner, rmilner plus web at bookofmarvels dot net 3/18/2013

Apse Window, St. Peter's The stunning and very modern-looking alabaster glass window in the apse of the basilica, surrounded by a large gilt sculpture of cherubs. The design was done by Bernini (my favorite sculptor), and represents the Holy Spirit as a dove.