Congressional Gold Medal to Capitol Artist

House and Senate leaders, speak during the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Constantino Brumidi. Brumidi, was awarded with the medal for his many artistic contributions to the United States Capitol. One of his most famous pieces is the ceiling of the Rotunda. Unfortunately, Brumidi did not complete the piece in the Rotunda as he died from falling off scaffolding while working on it. 

 

 

 

--Photos copyright Craig Bisacre and The Hill--