The Papal Gallery

 

Saint Peter

Wood (deciduous); composition (paint); composition (wax)
Circa 17th century, after Arnolfo di Cambio
Italy

Statue modeled in wood during the 17th century, after the 13th century bronze original in St. Peter’s Basilica attributed to the Florentine artist Arnolfo di Cambio.

The statue of St. Peter greets visitors at the entrance of the Papal Gallery. It is a 17th century wooden copy of the famous 13th century Vatican statue. It was recovered from one of the Knights of Columbus Playgrounds in Rome and restored for display at the museum.