Saint Petronius (Michelangelo) Explained

Saint Petronius
Artist:	Michelangelo
Image Upright:	1
Year:	1494–1495
Material:	Marble
Height Metric:	64
Museum:	San Petronio
City:	Bologna

The statue of Saint Petronius (1494–1495) was created by Michelangelo out of marble. Its height is 64 cm. It is situated in the Basilica of San Domenico, Bologna. Its subject is Saint Petronius, bishop of Bologna.

It was influenced by Jacopo della Quercia's sculpture of Saint Petronius. It is designed to be viewed from below.^[1] Work on the statue had been begun by Niccolò dell'Arca, but had remained unfinished; Michelangelo completed work on the statue.^[2]

See also

• List of works by Michelangelo

Notes and References

1. Longsworth . Ellen L. . Michelangelo and the Eye of the Beholder: The Early Bologna Sculptures . Artibus et Historiae . 2002 . 23 . 46 . 79 . 10.2307/1483698 . 8 February 2024 . 0391-9064.
2. Book: Symonds . John Addington . John Addington Symonds . Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti . 2006 . 17 . FIRST VISITS TO BOLOGNA AND ROME—THE MADONNA DELLA FEBBRE AND OTHER WORKS IN MARBLE. 1492–1501. . There was a San Petronio whose drapery, begun by Niccolo da Bari, was unfinished. To this statue Michelangelo put the last touches;.