Altare Maggiore di San Pietro di Castello

Date
1649
Work Parent
Basilica di San Pietro di Castello
Work Type
altar
sculpture in the round
Material/Technique
marble

Altar by Baldassarre Longhena; sculptures by Francesco Cavrioli, Giusto Le Court, Melchior Barthel and Clemente Moli. On the balustrade are placed the statues of Saint Peter and Saint John the Baptist on the left, Saint Mark and Saint Paul on the right.

References

Chorus association, https://chorusvenezia.org/visita/basilica-di-san-pietro-di-castello/. Accessed October 28, 2024.

  • view of chancel
  • San Pietro di Castello - view of chancel
    view of chancel
  • San Pietro di Castello - view of chancel
    view of chancel
  • San Pietro di Castello - chancel and main altar
    chancel and main altar
  • San Pietro di Castello - detail: altar, featuring the remains of St Laurence Giustiniani at center
    detail: altar, featuring the remains of St Laurence Giustiniani at center
  • San Pietro di Castello - detail: left side of altar
    detail: left side of altar
  • San Pietro di Castello - detail: right side of altar
    detail: Saint Paul and Saint Mark on right side of altar
  • San Pietro di Castello - Interior: View of Apse
    Interior: View of Apse
  • San Pietro di Castello - Interior: View of Crossing
    Interior: View of Crossing