Artwork
Saint Peter Speaks to the People about Christ
Saint Peter Speaks to the People about Christ is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Philip Galle. It dates from 1574 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1574 engraving on laid paper, titled 'Saint Peter Speaks to the People about Christ', is a print by Philip Galle, a Dutch engraver and publisher.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a biblical scene where Saint Peter addresses a crowd from a balcony, while other figures react with various emotions, creating a dynamic narrative.
Technique & Style
Galle employed fine lines to convey depth and emotion, particularly in the faces of the figures, and used varying line weights to build drama and tell different stories within the scene.
History & Provenance
Produced in the Netherlands, the engraving is characteristic of the period's printmaking practices and reflects Galle's expertise in reproductive prints of old master paintings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philip (or Philips) Galle (1537 – March 1612) was a Dutch publisher, best known for publishing old master prints, which he also produced as designer and engraver. He is especially known for his reproductive engravings of paintings.
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