Saint Longinus
"Saint Longinus" was one of four statues commissioned for the niches under the crossing of St Peter's, along with statues of "St Andrew", "St Helen," and "St Veronica", all of whom have relics associated with them in the basilica. Small models were created by various artists, including one of St Andrew by Bernini. After various discussions with the committee selecting the works, Bernini was then appointed to create St Longinus. Bernini was paid 3,300 Roman scudi for the work, the same as each of the other sculptors producing statues for the niche.