Saint Peter's Basilica

Interior: View of Sculptures on the ceiling of the Portico of St. Peter's Basilica

Location

Geographic Coordinates
41.902341, 12.454677
Notes

The scene above the shield depicts Angels carrying the Cathedra of St. Peter from Antioch to Rome. The scene below the shield depicts St. Peter receiving converted pagans. The scene to the right of the shield depicts St. Peter filled with the Holy Spirit preaching to the multitude. The shield bears the Coat of Arms of Paul V.

Style/Period

Culture

Image Date
March, 2012
Image Source

Photography by Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History, Columbia University

Photographer