Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano

Saint Peter's Basilica
Alternative Names
Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano
Basilica Sancti Petri
Date
1506-1626
Work Type
church
Style/Period
Renaissance
Baroque

Commissioned by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, on the site of 9th century chapel and supposed burial site of St. Peter. Titular Church served by the Franciscans. Many famous artists have contributed to the decoration of the church over the years, including: Francesco Fontana, Sebastiano del Piombo (nave frescos), Bramante (the Tempietto), Giovanni del Vecchio, Giorgio Vasari (altarpiece), and Bernini (Raimondi chapel).

References

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See Also
Piazza San Pietro
  • Saint Peter's Square - Exterior: View of Saints on the North Colonnade of Saint Peter's Square from the Dome looking East
    Exterior: View of Saints on Basilica roof, Piazza North Colonnade looking East from basilica dome
  • Saint Peter's Square - Exterior: View of Saints on the North Colonnade of Saint Peter's Square from the Dome looking East
    Exterior: View of Saints on Basilica roof and northern side of Piazza, looking East from basilica dome
  • Saint Peter's Square - Exterior: View of Saint Peter's Square from the steps of Saint Peter's Basilica
    Exterior: View of the Square from the steps of Saint Peter's Basilica
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