Artwork
Penitent St. Peter
Penitent St. Peter is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery. Penitent St.
About this work
Overview
Penitent St. Peter is a 1654 oil painting by David Teniers the Younger, held at the Uffizi Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Peter as an elderly man with a long white beard, seated in contemplation with clasped hands and an upward gaze, conveying a sense of deep reflection or prayer.
Technique & Style
The work employs chiaroscuro, using contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, evoking the style of artists who emphasized this technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
