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Kevelaer
Lkr. Kleve
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Kapellenplatz 19
(Hotel zu den goldenen & silbernen Schlüsseln)

Sankt Peter

Saint Peter

(Greek: Πέτρος, Pétros, "stone, rock"; possibly died AD 67)
apostle, first pope; patron saint of locksmiths and confessors. Usually holding the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
c. 1900?

Description

Statue of St. Peter with a large key and book, standing in a niche in the facade of the Hotel zu den goldenen & silbernen Schlüsseln (Hotel the Gold and Silver Keys), founded by Heinrich Gruyters.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Locatie (N 51°35'1" - E 6°14'35") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw745; Photograph: 15 June 2019
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