Pietro D'Achiardi

He was born to the mineralogist, Antonio D'Achiardi and his wife, Marianna, née Camici.

In 1901, he obtained a degree in literature from the Faculty of Education at the University of Pisa.

He moved to Rome in 1903, to attend advanced courses in Medieval and modern art history with Adolfo Venturi.

From 1922 to 1924, he worked in Jerusalem, for the Church of All Nations; designing mosaics for several locations, including the Holy Sepulcher.

His "Way to Heaven" may be seen at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC.