Gloria.tv: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Cathedra Petri (Chair of St. Peter)

Irapuato 17/01/2012 22:53:35

Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Cathedra Petri (Chair of St. Peter)

smarthistoryvideos on Apr 23, 2010 Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Cathedra Petri (or Chair of St. Peter), gilded bronze, gold, wood, stained glass, 1647-53 (apse of Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker According to tradition, St. Peter himself, the founder of the institution of the Church and considered the first pope, sat on the ancient wooden chair that is encased within this larger bronze and gold chair.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Cathedra Petri (Chair of St. Peter)

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Irapuato 19/01/2012 00:49:56

Cathedra Petri heißt eine stilisierte überlebensgroße Thron-Nachbildung innerhalb einer mehrteiligen Dekoration vor dem mittleren Wandabschnitt der Haupt-Apsis des Petersdoms in Rom, die 1657 bis 1666 von Gian Lorenzo Bernini (* 1598; † 1680) im Auftrag von Alexander VII. (Regierungszeit: 1655–1667) geschaffen wurde.

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Die Cathedra Petri im Petersdom ist von ihrer Funktion her ein Reliquiar, ein Bronzemantel für einen darin befindlichen Holzstuhl, welcher der Tradition nach der … [More]

Irapuato 18/01/2012 13:20:31

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soundingjoy 18/01/2012 13:15:23

This is breath taking. Thank you Ira, for though we cannot travel to these wonderful places of God, we visit through your videos. Bless you dear sister.
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Irapuato 17/01/2012 22:56:41

Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Cathedra Petri (or Chair of St. Peter), gilded bronze, gold, wood, stained glass, 1647-53 (apse of Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome).

Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker

According to tradition, St. Peter himself, the founder of the institution of the Church and considered the first pope, sat on the ancient wooden chair that is encased within this larger bronze and gold chair.

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