Chair of Saint Peter

Image View Description

View of the Cathedra Petri (Altar of the Chair of St. Peter) by Bernini in the Apse of the Basilica

Date

1666

Main Work
Saint Peter's Basilica
Creator
Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (Italian sculptor, 1598-1680)
Material/Technique
  • bronze
Material/Technique 2
  • marble
Work Type
sculpture
Work Type 2
architecture
Style/Period
Baroque
Culture
Italian
Location
Rome (Italy)
Image Source

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

Photographer
Emily Shaw
Record ID
1213_rome2012_vatican_img_142
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