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Jesus Calling to St. Peter and St. Andrew

Jesus Calling to St. Peter and St. Andrew, by Dirck Vellert, 1523
Jesus Calling to St. Peter and St. Andrew, by Dirck Vellert, 1523

Jesus Calling to St. Peter and St. Andrew is a print by the Renaissance artist Dirck Vellert. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Jesus Calling to St.

About this work

Overview

Jesus Calling to St. Peter and St. Andrew is a 1523 print by Dirk Vellert, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene with three robed figures, one of whom gestures towards the other two, conveying a sense of urgency. The figures are set against a detailed background of a town with buildings and a river.

Technique & Style

Vellert employed sharp lines and deep shadows to create contrast between the figures and the background, utilizing chiaroscuro to dramatic effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Dirck Vellert

Artist

Dirck Vellert

Dirck Vellert (1480–1547) was a Renaissance artist, born in Amsterdam.

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