Swiss Guard Portrait
Portrait in Ceremonial Uniform - Vatican City 2012
Swiss Guard Portrait Portrait in Ceremonial Uniform - Vatican City 2012
A striking color portrait by Teus Renes, taken October 2, 2012, featuring a member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in Vatican City. The guard stands formally, clad in the iconic and colorful Renaissance-era uniform, complete with a black beret. The photograph captures the unique appearance and solemn duty of these historic sentinels.
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