S. PAOLO AND S.MATTIA - MARBLE STATUES FROM THE END OF THE 16TH CENTURY
Pair of rare marble statuettes depicting the Apostles SAN PAOLO and SAN MATTIA from the end of the 16th century. Small shortcomings. SAINT PAUL He is the first Christian theologian. He is the apostle to the people, the greatest missionary in history. Saint Paul, a Pharisee converted to Christ, co-opted into the apostolic college by Christ himself on the road to Damascus, consecrates himself without reserve to the announcement of the incarnation, death and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus and remained with him from Baptism until the Ascension. Tradition has handed down the image of an old man holding a halberd in his hand, simbol