| Papal Edict Brings Colossal Statue To Celebrated Basilica | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1506 |
| Catalog #: | 341440 | |
| Clip Number: | 341440-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 004-015-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:29:31 - 00:30:36 | |
| Location: | VATICAN CITY | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ART: Sacred ART: Sculpture LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Italy, Rome, Vatican City ( Holy See ) RELIGION: Christianity, Roman Catholic | |
| Description: | Contrast is very light, images are dull Honoring St. John of Eudes, founder of the Jesus and Mary Congregation, a 17-foot memorial weighing 20 tons is transported through the streets of Rome to a niche in the famous St. Peter's Cathedral. Using an antiquated crane, first employed in the 17th century, workmen struggle to elevate the heavy marble statue over the approach to the church. Silvio Silva, designer of the medal for the Chicago Eucharistic Congress, completes his commission and delivers the finished work to the famed art collection at St. Peter's. | |
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