Christ Presenting the Keys to Saint Peter

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ca. 1315–20 · Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, and lead · Medieval Art

Set within architectural niches, Saint Peter receives keys from Christ, signifying the authority vested in him. The elements of Peter’s dress—the papal tiara and pallium—distinguish him as pope and bishop of Rome.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1315–20

Medium

Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, and lead

Culture

German

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1929