Giuseppe de Luca

Giuseppe de Luca was an Italian Monsignor and an influential figure in the Vatican during the papacy of John XXIII, serving as an iconographic advisor to sculptor Giacomo Manzù. He is notably recognized for his role in the creation of the 'Porta della Morte', which depicts the solemn opening of the Second Vatican Council, highlighting his contributions to the Church's artistic and doctrinal developments during a pivotal period in its history.