Abbazia di San Pietro
Sacristy (1451)
Unfortunately, the original stained glass windows (15th century), which were designed by Benedetto Bonfigli,have been destroyed.
The inlaid cabinets in the sacristy date to 1472.
Its altar (1487) is by Francesco di Guido di Virio da Settignano.
Traces of the majolica floor (1563-4) survive in front of it and under the table.
The frescoes on the walls (1574) depict scenes from the lives of SS Peter and Paul.
Predella panels from the San Pietro Polyptych (1495-1500)
Most
of the panels from this polyptych by Perugino were sent to France in
1797 (see the page on works of art removed from San Pietro).
The five predella panels that are now exhibited on
the entrance wall of the sacristy were taken to Rome in 1811 by Agostino Tofanelli, Director of the Musei Capitolini and returned to San Pietro after the fall of Napoleon in 1815.
The panels depict:
St Scolastica (the sister of St Benedict);
St Peter Vincioli;
St Maurus;
St Herculanus; and
St Constantius.
The panel of St Scolastica, which is badly damaged, was stolen in 1916 and returned in 1993.
Infants Christ and St John the Baptist (16th century),
This small panel on the right of the altar wall is by follower of Perugino who is sometimes identified as the young Raphael.
Madonna and Child with St Joseph (16th century)
This small panel on the right wall is by a follower of Parmigianino.
Christ blessing (16th century)
This small panel, which is at the corner to the right of the entrance, is by a follower of Dosso Dossi.
St Frances of Rome instructed by an angel (17th century)
This small panel, which is on the entrance wall, taken to Rome in 1811 by Agostino Tofanelli, Director of the Musei Capitolini and returned to San Pietro after the fall of Napoleon in 1815. It was attributed to Caravaggio at this time, but was subsequently re-attributed to his follower, Giovanni Antonio Galli (lo Spadarino).
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