The Delivery of Keys to St Peter
1873
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1873
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting copies a famous fresco by Pietro Perugino. Eliseo Fattorini made it in 1873. It shows a Bible scene where Jesus hands keys to St Peter. The Arundel Society paid Fattorini to copy Old Master works. They wanted to share art that was hard to visit. This watercolor helped people see the Sistine Chapel scene without traveling. Look up Eliseo Fattorini next.
