Ballpoint pen no. 16716 - The Vatican Museum Collection Pen. The neat design of this pen and the places of memory to which it refers contain artistic and cultural meanings beyond those of the object itself, such as to make it a valuable tool, essential for all lovers of beauty and elegance. Every detail of this writing instrument symbolically expresses a link with the art treasured in the Vatican Museums and the history of the Church of Rome. Vatican Museums’ silver adornments softly embrace the pen’s barrel, inspired by the decorations of the vault of Raffaello’s rooms. In these beautifully frescoed rooms, in which Pope Julius II (1503 - 1513) wanted some administrative offices to be established, including the courts depending on the Roman Curia, the writing functions became extremely important. This play of historical recurrences is now present in ‘The Vatican Museum Collection Pen’. When you write with pens that are part of this series, you are writing with a piece of history in the palm of your hand. This pen is produced in hand-enamelled and silver-plated material. Twist opening system. Original refill in working order. Original case. In very good condition, please look carefully at the pictures as they are an integral part of this description. Tracked shipping to be borne by the buyer or local pickup.