Who made “Saint Peter”?

“Saint Peter” was made by Arnolfo di Cambio in 1290–1299. Where to see it: St. Peter's Basilica.

Gothic · Statue

What to look for

Gothic: elongated, graceful figures, pointed arches, gold grounds and rich colour; Romanesque before it is heavier, the Early Renaissance after it builds real perspective.

Arnolfo di Cambio was an Italian architect and sculptor of the Duecento, who began as a lead assistant to Nicola Pisano. He is documented as being capomaestro or Head of Works for Florence Cathedral in 1300, and designed the sixth city wall around Florence (1284–1333). Wikipedia

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