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Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Juni, Juan de [attributed to] (Joigny, ca. 1507 - Valladolid, 1577)

Generic classification
Sculpture
Object
Relief
Century
16th c.
Cultural context / style
Renaissance
Dimensions
22 3/8 x 22 1/4 x 1 9/16 in
Material
Wood
Technique
Gilded, Gilded And Painted, Carved
Iconography / Theme
San Pablo, San Pedro
Provenance
Possible origin from Castile and Leon (Castilla y León, Possible origin from Castile and Leon, Spain)
Current location
Fogg Museum, Harvard Art Museums (Cambridge [Massachusetts], United States)
Inventory Number in Current Collection
1942.208
Inscriptions / Marks

The following can be read on the reverse side: No. 1248a [over] 006.

Object history

The information we have about this piece is scarce. The Fogg Museum (Cambridge, Massachusetts) attributes this diptych to Juan de Juni, however, Stratton (1992) in Spanish Polychrome Sculpture 1500-1800 in United States Collections does not support this hypothesis. Be that as it may, the sculpture follows the style of other works made in Castile during the 17th century, therefore, it is plausible to think that it came from the Castilian environment. At the beginning of the 20th century the piece was exported out of Spain and ended up in an anonymous collection in the United States. This anonymous collector donated the diptych to the Fogg Art Museum in 1942, where it is kept today.

Description

This diptych depicts St. Peter and St. Paul. The former holds a book in his right hand and a bunch of keys in his left, alluding to his role as claviger coeli. St. Paul also holds a book in his left hand, while with his right hand he grasps the pommel of a sword, which refers to his martyrdom. Both figures are covered with abundant clothing, a characteristic reminiscent of Juan de Juni. As for the polychrome of the piece, the author has used the technique of estofado.

* The relative location of dealers, antique shops, art galleries, and collectors leads us to the places where they were based or had one of their main headquarters. However, this does not always indicate that every artwork that passed through their hands was physically located there. In the case of antique dealers and art merchants, their business often extended across multiple territories; sometimes they would purchase items at their origin and send them directly to clients. Similarly, some collectors owned multiple residences, sometimes in different countries, where they housed their collections. It is often difficult to determine exactly where a specific piece was kept during its time in their possession. Consequently, the main location of the dealer or collector is indicated. These factors should be considered when interpreting the map. Refer to the object's history in each case.
Bibliography
  • STRATTON, Suzanne (1992): Spanish Polychrome Sculpture 1500-1800 in U. S. Collections, University of Washington Press, Washington, p. 165.
Citation:

Isabel Escalera Fernández, "Saint Peter and Saint Paul" in Nostra et Mundi. Cultural Heritage from Castile and Leon around the world, Fundación Castilla y León, 2025. https://inventario.nostraetmundi.com/en/work/383

Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Fogg Art Museum, Harvard Art Museums (Cambridge, Massachusetts).

Fogg Art Museum, Harvard Art Museums (Cambridge, Massachusetts).

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