JR Covers the Vatican Apostolic Library With a Giant Wave Measuring Nearly 100 Feet High
A massive wave appears to crash across the facade of the Vatican Apostolic Library. Nearly 70 meters (230 feet) wide and 30 meters (98 feet) high, the black-and-white image transforms the 16th-century building into the scene of an impending flood. Created by French artist JR, Diluvium turns one of the Vatican’s greatest fears into a monumental work of art. The installation was unveiled on September 14, 2026, as part of AQVA.












































































