posted on 2018-11-09, 00:00authored byG. Massiot & cie
The monument is the most ancient papal monument in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. It is the work of Antonio and Piero Pollaiuolo, completed in 1498. The monument is made up of two parts: an effigy of Innocent VIII lying on his tomb and an image of him seated on a throne. In the latter, the pope holds the metal tip of the lance that pierced the side of Christ, one of the many holy relics that the basilica houses.
History
Date Modified
2019-11-07
Spatial Coverage
Vatican City State, Rome, Lazio, Italy|+41.90236+12.45332|Vatican City
Temporal Coverage
before or circa 1910|
Cultural Context
15th century
Rights Statement
To view the physical lantern slide, please contact the Architecture Library.