Title
Spoleto, St. Peter's Church
Caption
Spoleto, St. Peter's Church: the façade. It is characterized by Romanesque reliefs (XII century). It is divided into three parts: the upper one is surmounted by a tympanum with the statue of Saint Peter. The space that was probably destined to a mosaic is flanked by panels with reliefs of St. Peter, St. Andrew and two bulls. The median part is characterized by three oculi. The central one is framed by a cosmatesque decoration and surrounded by symbols of the Evangelists. In the lower part there are three portals bordered by animals. The side portals are surmounted by reliefs. in the one on the right there is a holy bishop, in the one on the left there is St Michael struggling against the dragon. Chiesa di S. Pietro,Spoleto (PG), Umbria, Italia - Italy
Date
Nov 17, 2018
Credit line
Ghigo Roli/Photo12
Reference
GHR20A01_283
License type
Rights managed
Available size
117,2Mb (8,1Mb) / 24,6in x 18,5in / 7392 x 5541 (300dpi)