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Interesting 16th-century sculptures depicting respectively Saint Peter, depicted as an elderly man with a book in his hand, almost reminiscent of the features of the philosopher Plato, rather than with the keys, a much more usual attribute. While Saint Paul of Tarsus holds the sword in his hand. It is probable that the sculptures were carved by a talented marble artist in the service of the papal court during the first half of the 16th century. The modeling of these sculptures is characterized by a certain artistic acumen, only the front and more characteristic parts are worked and finished, the others are left in the virgin state of the piece of marble which shows brilliance and its natural veins, showing sensitivity to contemporary late Michelangelo sculpture and the desire to apply criteria of economic efficiency, which suggests that they may have been part of a larger group of apostles and saints as part of a more complex liturgical architecture. Height 32cm each. The works have a guarantee of historical authenticity that proves their authenticity. To access our catalog visit the website ---> www.antichitabompadre.com