Why it matters
Donatello combined two scenes in one very shallow relief: Christ's Ascension and his giving of the keys to Saint Peter.
Did you know?
- It dates from around 1428–1430.
- It is first recorded in the Medici palace in 1492.
- It may have decorated the altar of the Brancacci Chapel.
Based on the Wikipedia article The Ascension with Christ Giving the Keys to Saint Peter (CC BY-SA 4.0).
