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Christ Presenting the Keys to Saint Peter

ca. 1315–20
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 304
Set within architectural niches, Saint Peter receives keys from Christ, signifying the authority vested in him. The elements of Peter’s dress—the papal tiara and pallium—distinguish him as pope and bishop of Rome.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Christ Presenting the Keys to Saint Peter
  • Date: ca. 1315–20
  • Geography: Made in Cologne, Germany
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, and lead
  • Dimensions: Overall: 28 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (71.8 x 34.9 cm)
  • Classification: Glass-Stained
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.55.2
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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