Holy water stoup in the nave of St Peter's basilica. (B閚itier dans la nef de la basilique Saint-Pierre.)It provide a clue to the basilica's real size: the cupids which seem small are in fact 2 m. tall. The basin containing the holy water ist the work of Francesco Moderati (1680-1721) and A. Cornacchini (1685-1740). - in the background: The Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) Bernini's first work at St. Peter's was to design the baldacchino; a pavilion-like structure 28.74 metres tall and claimed to be the largest piece of bronze in the world; which stands beneath the dome and above the altar.(St Peter's basilica; basilique Saint-Pierre; Petersdom)Vatican; 2020.