Artwork
Saint Peter Martyr
Saint Peter Martyr is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Giovanni Battista Paggi. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Saint Peter Martyr is a drawing by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Paggi, created circa 1504. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts Saint Peter Martyr, identifiable by his robes, staff, and book, set before a cross with an accompanying angel above. His calm determination is conveyed through facial expression.
Technique & Style
Paggi employed chiaroscuro, leveraging light and shadow to create depth and draw focus to the central figure, characteristic of Late-Renaissance artistic techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1504, the drawing's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
This piece reflects Paggi's work within the transitional period from Late-Renaissance to early-Baroque, incorporating classical elements and realism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Paggi (25 or 27 February 1554 – 12 March 1627) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and writer. His style spans the Late-Renaissance and early-Baroque.
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