The Holy Saints Peter, John the Baptist and Paul; reliquary statuettes in silver, of Lombardic art, conserved in the Treasury of the Cathedral of Vercelli

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The Holy Saints Peter, John the Baptist and Paul; reliquary statuettes in silver, of Lombardic art, conserved in the Treasury of the Cathedral of Vercelli

The Holy Saints Peter, John the Baptist and Paul; reliquary statuettes in silver, of Lombardic art, conserved in the Treasury of the Cathedral of Vercelli Vercelli Cathedral, Treasury Reliquary Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1959. Date of Artwork:1400-1450 ca.. Artist:Lombardy School

Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-053410-0000

Media ID 33133362

© Alinari Archives, Florence

Armed Forces And Military Life Armor Arms Gothic John The Baptist Mantle Cloak Military Equipment Paul Sword Christian Religion

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the exquisite beauty of "The Holy Saints Peter, John the Baptist and Paul" reliquary statuettes in silver. These stunning pieces of Lombardic art are carefully preserved in the Treasury of the Cathedral of Vercelli, Italy. Dating back to the late Gothic period, these intricate statuettes were created between 1400-1450 by artists from the Lombardy School. Each figure is meticulously crafted with remarkable attention to detail, showcasing their individual characteristics and attributes. In this image, we see Saint Peter standing tall with a key symbolizing his role as the gatekeeper to heaven. Beside him stands Saint John the Baptist, depicted with his traditional attire and holding a staff topped with a cross. Finally, Saint Paul completes this holy trio wearing a mantle cloak and carrying a sword representing his martyrdom. The photograph beautifully captures not only these magnificent artworks but also provides us with glimpses into medieval Europe's religious life during the first and second millenniums A. D. The delicate lighting highlights every curve and texture of these precious relics while adding an ethereal quality to their presence. As we admire this photograph taken in 1959 by Alinari Fratelli, it serves as a reminder of our rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. It invites us to appreciate both artistic mastery and religious devotion intertwined within each delicate stroke of silver.

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