Holy Water Font (1722-1725)
Giuseppe Lironi and Francesco Moderati
St. Peters Basilica
Marble
Approximately 5ft high x 6ft wide
Once you enter the basilica you are greeted by two children angels that are holding a flower which is the holy font. This sculpture was created over a period of time from 1722 to 1725 and stands two meters tall. The font was created by Giuseppe Lironi and Francesco Moderati. The children angels are adult size which allows the font to be magnificent in a sculpture not just a font. Taking a closer look at the sculpture we see two angels that seem to be resting on the walls of the church and are creating an invitation to receive the water. The contrast that the yellow flower gives to the purity of the white angels is exceptional because it really narrows in on the central them which is holiness in the water. I saw this sculpture and thought it was intriguing because it just stood out to me as being pure and inviting.
Resources
http://saintpetersbasilica.org/Docs/SPB-VirtualTour3.htm#enter
http://chestofbooks.com/travel/italy/rome/John-Stoddard-Lectures/Rome-Part-17.html
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