Despite the 1823 fire, St. Paul’s Basilica still retains a number of sculpted
objects that pre-date the rogue – some are in their original location, others have been moved elsewhere.
The following selections of objects have been photogrammetrically modeled by “collaging” dozens of purposely
made photographs with the software called Agisoft PhotoScan. The results are 3D PDF files that average 15MB
each.
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A Layered PDF plan and section of the basilica over time (1st– 21st century)
Statue of St. Bridget (1599 with later alterations)
Fragment likely from the monastic coat of arms atop the altar in the apse (1599)
Northwestern capital of ciborium
Northeastern capital of the ciborium
Southeastern capital of the ciborium
Southwestern capital of the ciborium
Angel supporting a volute from the altar in the apse (1599)
Cherub possibly from the pediment of a niche in the apse (1599)
Angel formerly supporting the coat of arms atop the altar in the apse (1599)
Thirteenth-century wood crucifix
Statue of Pope Boniface IX (ca. 1400)
Fragmentary capital from the original atrium (ca. 400)