Note 164 — The Twelve Apostles.
Reading edition
One of the finest I have ever seen is the ‘Saint Pierre au Donateur,’ by Gaudenzio Ferrari; holding his keys (both of gold), he presents a kneeling votary, a man of middle age, who probably bore his name. The head of St. Peter is very characteristic, and has an energetic pleading expression, almost demanding what he requires for his votary. The whole picture is extremely fine. (Turin Gallery, No. 19.)