Saint Peter as the First Pope

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before 1348 · Pine partially covered with canvas, gesso, and paint · Medieval Art

Indentified by his papal tiara, the apostle Peter wears an ornately decorated ecclesiastical vestment (chasuble). The keys signifying his role as guardian of the gates to Heaven, which were given to him by Christ, are missing. The inscription indicates that the sculpture was commissioned by Bernat Pere, chaplain at the cathedral, who died in 1348.

Artist

Unknown

Date

before 1348

Medium

Pine partially covered with canvas, gesso, and paint

Culture

Catalan

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1926