Chair of St. Peter
Date1658
Modern PlaceRome, Italy, Southern Europe, Europe
MediumTerracotta
ClassificationsSculpture
Dimensions11 1/2 inches × 23 inches (29.21 × 58.42 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Ralph Harman Booth Bequest Fund
Object number52.220
DescriptionHeavy architectonic throne having a high rounded back with a bas relief scene from the life of Christ. The arms are flanked by two full length angels leaning forward. There are skirt panels with additional bas relief scenes. Two putti are supporting a sea shell at the base.On View
Not on viewLocations
- Storage - Long-term Demo Museum (Hanover Square), East Wing, Euro. Sculpture & Decorative Art
ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of:
Cardinal Conte Mattei;
Conte Mattei di Pergola;
A.C. de Frey
1480/1500
15th Century
16th Century
17th Century
late 15th Century
1848
middle 15th Century
c. 604 BC