# Christ Giving the Keys to St Peter

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CASTELLO, Giovanni Battista](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/castello-giovanni-battista-r9466ca02fcacb5>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Illumination on vellum, 384 x 292 mm

## Commentary

In front of ruined monuments of ancient Rome - the Temple of Minerva, Trajan&#39;s Column - Christ consigns the keys of the kingdom of heaven to St Peter. This miniature painting, formerly attributed to Giulio Clovio, may refer to a project designed by Michelangelo c. 1542 for the Cappella Paolina in the Vatican, but never executed.

## Attribution

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