Artwork
Die Kreuzigung des hl. Petrus
Die Kreuzigung des hl. Petrus is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Antonio Tempesta. It dates from 1596 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Die Kreuzigung des hl.
About this work
Overview
Die Kreuzigung des hl. Petrus is a 1596 painting by Antonio Tempesta, a Florentine artist known for his work in both painting and engraving. The work is characteristic of early Baroque Italian art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Peter, showing the saint being crucified upside-down. The scene is marked by dramatic tension, with the saint struggling against his captors.
Technique & Style
Tempesta's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, emphasizing the central figure's struggles. The composition blends Baroque dynamism with narrative clarity, reflecting the artist's work in both Rome and Antwerp.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek. Tempesta worked between Rome and Antwerp during his career, influencing his unique style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio Tempesta, also called il Tempestino (1555 – 5 August 1630), was an Italian painter and engraver, whose art acted as a point of connection between Baroque Rome and the culture of Antwerp.
