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The statue of St. Agnes the center and bust left is a portrait of Baldassare Peruzzi in the Pantheon in Rome, Italy #190893403
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The interior of the dome was probably designed to symbolize the celestial vault. The glass at the apex and the entrance door are the only sources of natural light inside. Over the course of a day, the light from the oculus travels through space in a reverse motion to that of a sundial. The window also serves as a cooling and ventilation system for the building; during rains and storms, a drainage
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