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.

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.” ...

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 ...