Framed Prints
Framed Print of Holy-water font at the entrance to St. Peter's, Rome, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Holy-water font at the entrance to St. Peter's, Rome, 1870. On entering the nave of St. Peter's, the first things which strike the visitor's attention are the two fonts of holy water. The cherubs, of white marble, by which these fonts are guarded, are each about the size of a full-grown man; but the great size of the surrounding architecture makes them seem small. They are beautiful works of sculpture. The drapery around them is partly of white and partly of black marble. The gigantic shell which holds the water is of a rich deep yellow or orange marble. The cherubs, while holding this shell, seem to be presenting it with an action as if of desire that all would come and partake of the water. Each font is placed between two great pilasters, and the drapery of the figures is spread out over the mouldings of the bases of the pilasters. Many interesting groups of people are seen at these fonts, dipping their hands into the water and crossing themselves, as they enter the church, with their faces to the high altar. Some may be seen on their knees, at prayer. Children are often held up to dip their hands into the water; but sometimes their mothers give them a little of it in their hands, with which to perform the ceremony of crossing themselves'. From Illustrated London News, 1870. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39240674
Belief Font Hand Gestures Holy Water National Costume National Dress Priest Rome Lazio Italy Europe Saint Peters Basilica St Peters Basilica Rome
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.7cm x 19.3cm (8.9" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
