Artwork
The Repentant St Peter
The Repentant St Peter is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
The Repentant St Peter is an oil painting depicting a kneeling figure in a contemplative pose.
Subject & Meaning
The figure, likely St Peter, is shown with a halo, clasped hands, and a bowed head, surrounded by a rooster, book, and other objects. These elements suggest a narrative related to the saint's life and spiritual reflection.
Technique & Style
The painting features a detailed representation of the figure's attire, including a yellow robe and dark blue shirt, set against a rocky landscape with distant trees. The use of oil paint allows for rich color and texture.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
