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St. Felix - Martyr
Died - c.68 AD
Feastday - 19 September
Sculptor - Lorenzo Lironi
He received 80 scudi for the work. It is probably an early work of Lironi, and is his only known sculpture.
Statue created - c.1702-1703
On 18 July 1702 Lironi signed an agreement for the statue and delivered it on 4 August 1703.
Height - 3.1 m. (10ft 4in) travertine
The saint is covered in large drapery and gestures with his hand to an open book.
The statue reveals a tendency to create movement and expressiveness that is linked to the early models of Baroque sculpture
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St. Constance - Martyr
Died - c.68 AD
Feastday - 19 September
Sculptor - Sillano Sillani
He received a down payment of 20 scudi in November 1702, and the balance of 60 scudi in July 1703. Among the various works made or restored by Sillani, this is the only know example. There are documented activities of his restoration work of antique marbles for the Chigi.
Statue created - c.1702-1703
On 13 January 1702, the artist committed to the statue, and delivered it on 19 April 1703.
Height - 3.1 m. (10ft 4in) travertine
The saint is represented in simple dress tied at the waist. The right hand rests on the chest, while the left holds the palm of martyrdom.
- St. Peter's Basilica: The Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano, Rome, Italy. Completed on 18 November 1626 - Photograph by Michael Ghaly for St-Takla.org, September 22, 2014.
- صور كاتدرائية القديس بطرس الرسول، الفاتيكان، روما، إيطاليا. انتهى العمل بها في 18 نوفمبر 1626 م. - تصوير مايكل غالي لموقع الأنبا تكلاهيمانوت، 22 سبتمبر 2014 م.
