Image: 9 22 rome peter basilica b 0261
Right to left:
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St. Protase
Died - c. second century
Feastday - 19 June
Statue created - c.1702-1703
On 11 January 1702, Giorgini began the work on the statue which was delivered 19 April 1703.
Sculptor - Simone Giorgini
In 1703 Giorgini received 80 scudi for the work. The artist engaged in a number of significant works of which comparisons can be made. The attitude of this figure recalls the Faith stucco in St Ignatius, made before 1686.
Height - 3.1 m. (10ft 4in) travertine
The saint is depicted with a youthful appearance and no special attributes. A large cloth with rich folds wraps around the figure.
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St. Gervase
Died - c. second century
Feastday - 19 June
Statue created - c.1702-1703
The statue was commissioned in January 1702 and delivered in July 1703.
Sculptor - Giuseppe Raffaelli
Raffaelli reveived 80 scudi for the work. The statue does not have stylistic comparisons with other works by the sculptor.
Height - 3.1 m. (10ft 4in) travertine
The saint is presented in Roman dress, and holding the palm of martyrdom. The drapery of the cloak, which falls in soft folds, is considered quite successful.
St Gervase was martyred in Milan together with his brother St Protase (68), during the second century. They are the patron saints of Milan.
- 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.
