UNITED STATES - Dec 19: Constantino Brumidi's painting of the 'Apotheosis of Washington' is shown on the ceiling of the U.S. Capitol's rotunda during a media tour December 19, 2013 in Washington, DC.

While the extent of the design is unclear, the first panels to go up include images of the Capitol Dome and steps, a close-up of the Car of History Clock, excerpts from the Constitution and images ...

The dome cost $1.6 million to complete, according to Jones — a price tag that she said was well worth it to create an iconic piece of art that will become “the historic fabric of this building.” ...