Artwork

The Dream of Saint Peter

The Dream of Saint Peter, by Jeremias Falck, ink, 1658
The Dream of Saint Peter, by Jeremias Falck, ink, 1658

The Dream of Saint Peter is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jeremias Falck. It dates from 1658 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Dream of Saint Peter is an engraving on laid paper created by Jeremias Falck around 1658.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts Saint Peter in a state of slumber, referencing a biblical episode.

Technique & Style

Falck employed the engraving technique, carving a design into a metal plate to achieve a high level of detail and texture, a method well-suited for reproducing images with precision.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.