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Peter - Statue at the Vatican

Peter - Statue at the Vatican Visual Arts Philosophy

Simon, the disciple whom Jesus called "Peter" (because he would be responsible for building the church), is depicted here in a bronze statue by Arnolfo di Cambio.  Created in approximately 1300, the famous statue is now located at St. Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican.

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Image online, courtesy Christus Rex, a Vatican website.

 

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