Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin
A breathtaking mosaic of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus by Pietro Cavallini captures the dawn of Roman Naturalism through vibrant blue tones and sacred imagery, inviting you to explore this masterpiece of 1296.
Pietro Cavallini
Discover Pietro Cavallini: Italian painter of Roman Naturalism (c.1240-1330). Admire his mosaics & frescoes, including the Santa Cecilia masterpiece, influencing Florentine art.
Santa Maria in Trastevere
Explore Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome's oldest basilica! Marvel at breathtaking mosaics by Pietro Cavallini, delve into papal history & architectural treasures—a testament to Roman artistic evolution.