Saint Peter, Carved Altarpieces Southern Germany
Bode MuseumClose-up detail of Saint Peter, wearing elaborate pontifical vestments, including a red cope and a three-tiered papal tiara (a triple crown), which identifies him as a Pope.
His most prominent attribute is a large, ornate golden key he holds in his left hand. This key is the traditional symbol of Saint Peter, who is considered the first Pope and is said to hold the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.
A large, circular golden halo is painted behind his head, signifying his sainthood.
Carved Altarpieces Southern Germany
English Translation:
Westphalian
after 1420
The Holy Trinity as a mercy seat
The Holy Trinity as Throne of Mercy
fir wood
Acquired 1910 Picture Gallery | Cat 1217 A
Original Text:
Westfälisch
nach 1420
Die Hl. Dreieinigkeit als Gnadenstuhl
The Holy Trinity as Throne of Mercy
Tannenholz
Erworben 1910 Gemäldegalerie | Kat. 1217 A
This is located in Bode museum.
Supplementary images:
Detail of Carved Altarpieces Southern Germany, Saint Peter holding the golden key in heaven, located in Bode Museum
Taken on Tuesday 06th of August 2019
Device: Google
Model: Pixel 3 XL
Genre:
1420
Source: Berlin, Germany
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