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St. Julian
of Antinoe
Died - c. Early Fourth century
Feastday - 6 January
Statue
Installed - 1702-1703
In August 1702 Gabbani undertook to
create the sculpture, which he delivered 9 May 1703.
Sculptor
- Antonio Gabbani
He received 80 scudi for the work.
This is the only known work of the sculptor.
Height
- 3.1 m. (10ft 4in) travertine
This
saint is thought to be St Julian martyred in Antinoe the the
fourth century along with St Celsus and Basilissa. This
is confirmed by the proximity to St Celsus (59), and the palm
in his left hand. However, the clothing alludes to an
episcopal status that St Julian did not possess.
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Saints on North Colonnade
Constantinian Wing
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Saints on North Colonnade
Constantinian Wing
59.
Celsus - Far Left
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Sources:
Roma Sacra - San Pietro in Vaticano, Itineraries 21-22, ©Fabbrica
of St. Peter's, July 2001
Le Statue Berniniani del Colonnato di San Pietro by Valentino
Martinelli ©1987 by de Luca
Editore
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