Interesting 16th-century sculptures depicting Saint Peter and Saint Paul respectively. Saint Peter is depicted as an elder holding a book, almost resembling the features of the philosopher Plato, rather than with keys, a much more common attribute. Saint Paul of Tarsus holds a sword in his hand. It is likely that the sculptures were carved by a skilled marble craftsman in the service of the papal court during the first half of the 16th century. The modeling of these sculptures is characterized by a certain artistic acumen; only the frontal and most characteristic parts are worked and finished, while the others are left in the virgin state of the marble piece, which shows brilliance and its natural veins. This suggests a sensitivity to contemporary late Michelangelo sculpture and a desire to apply economic criteria, leading to the suspicion that they might have been part of a larger group of apostles and saints for a more complex liturgical architecture.
Height 32cm each.
The works are accompanied by a guarantee of historical authenticity.
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