Artwork
The apostle Peter
The apostle Peter is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Giuseppe Nogari. It dates from 1743 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
About this work
Overview
The Apostle Peter is a 1743 oil painting by Italian artist Giuseppe Nogari, characteristic of the Rococo style. It is held in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bearded man, identified as the Apostle Peter, wearing a brown robe and holding an object, possibly a staff or key, in his right hand. His serious expression and upward gaze convey a sense of contemplation or devotion.
Technique & Style
Nogari's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the subject against a dark gray background. The subdued color palette and restrained decoration are typical of Nogari's style, emphasizing the subject's emotional expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giuseppe Nogari (1699 – 3 December 1766) was an Italian painter of the Rococo. He painted mainly painted half-body portraits, either real or of historical and religious figures. They are striking for their emotional…
