Saints Peter And Paul In Carved White Marble. Rome, 16th Century.

Interesting sixteenth-century sculptures respectively representing Saint Peter, depicted as an old man with a book in his hand, almost recalling the features of the philosopher Plato, rather than with keys, a much more usual attribute. While Saint Paul of Tarsus holds the sword in his hand. It is probable that the sculptures were sculpted by a talented marble artist in the service of the papal court during the first half of the 16th century. The modeling of these sculptures is characterized by a certain artistic acumen, only the front and most characteristic parts are worked and finished, the others left in the virgin state of the piece of marble which shows brilliance in its natural veining, showing sensitivity to contemporary late sculpture Michelangiolesca and the desire to apply a criterion of economy, which leads one to suspect that they could be part of a larger group of apostles and saints as a function of a more complex liturgical architecture.

Height 32cm each.

The works have a guarantee of historical authenticity that proves their authenticity.

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