Romanesque sculpture Saint-Peter Apostle. Transition Romanesque art Gothic art.

Important statue of Saint-Peter in very strong relief. This exceptional oolitic limestone sculpture shows traces of polychromy. The saint rests barefoot on a large base with an inscription “S SIM…” for Saint Simon Peter. Flat back. The apostle, with curly beard and hair stylized in large locks, is represented standing draped in a mantle with vertical folds holding his classical attributes, the Book and the key.
The stylized beard, the wide eyes, the folds and the patterns of the clothing direct us towards a production from the end of the 12th century with still clear Romanesque influences. This work undoubtedly comes from an apostolic college.

Examples known in the South-West of France, including the twelve apostles from the elevation of the facade of the Notre-Dame la Grande church in Poitiers (around 1115-1130) or the apostles presented in the bell tower-porch of the old priory church of Sainte-Marie in Mimizan, end of the 12th century (Landes). We can also cite the 12 apostles of the tympanum of the west portal of Saint-Trophime in Arles (around 1190). The style of the sculpture and the material used direct us towards Poitou. A scientific report produced by the Re.S.Artes laboratory in 2022 will be given to the buyer.
References Consulted:
Saint-Pierre de Poitiers Cathedral, Claude Andrault-Schmitt (dir.), 2013.
Notre-Dame-La-Grande de Poitiers: the Romanesque work, Marie-Thérèse Camus (Author), Claude Andrault (dir.), 2002.
The apostolic college in Gothic sculpture, Files of Archeology n° 325, Françoise Baron, 2008.

Origin: Poitou, France

Medium: Limestone

Size: H: 97cm - L: 32cm - D: 23cm

Period: Last quarter of the 12th century

Condition: Left arm missing.

Price: on demand

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