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Saint Pierre

Saint Peter

(Greek: Πέτρος, Pétros, "stone, rock"; possibly died AD 67)
apostle, first pope; patron saint of locksmiths and confessors. Usually holding the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
(Wikipedia)

Vincent Fontan
1862

Description

Statue of Saint Peter under a baldachin in a corner niche. The building was built in 1862 by the architect Claude-Anthelme Benoît (1794-1876).

Artist

Vincent Fontan (Bessenay, Rhône 1842 - Lyon 1903), French sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Catherine de Rivaz, et al., Guide des Madones de Lyon (Lyon, 2008), p. 41.

Location (N 45°45'51" - E 4°50'3") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frra339; Photograph: 18 August 2018
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