St Peter

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Seated figure of St. Peter, clad in a majestic cope, holds keys firmly in his right hand while cradling an open Bible in his left. As the leader of the apostles, he stands out as a prominent figure. Born Simon, a brother to St. Andrew who introduced him to Christ, Peter rose to become the first bishop of Rome. From ancient times onward, Peter has been revered as a universal saint and guardian of heaven's entrance, symbolized by the keys. Originally painted with vibrant hues, this sculpture likely stood in a church on a console or ledge between nave columns, surrounded by flickering candles. Gallery location: Sculpture 1300-1600, Room 26, case FS This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through Scan the World, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for the public to access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, and if you have interesting items nearby that you'd like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London