During his visit to Washington, and following his talks with President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Prime Minister Berlusconi stopped at the National Gallery of Art where he signed the guest book, and admired The Beffi Triptych, which will be on display in the West Building's Rotunda until September 7, 2009.

Silvio Berlusconi signs guest book while Ambassador Giovanni Castellaneta and Mrs. Castellanata (left) and National Gallery of Art Director, Earl A. Powell (right) look on.

Silvio Berlusconi looks at theThe Beffi Triptych

Waiting for Godot . . . .