Artwork
Jesus saves Peter from drowning
Jesus saves Peter from drowning is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Lorenzo Veneziano. It dates from 1370 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Jesus saves Peter from drowning is a painting by Lorenzo Veneziano, created circa 1370, exemplifying the transitional period in Venetian art from Byzantine to Gothic styles.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a pivotal New Testament scene where Jesus rescues Peter from drowning, conveying themes of salvation and divine intervention. The composition focuses on the dramatic yet serene interaction between Jesus and Peter, with onlooking figures in a boat.
Technique & Style
Characterized by the use of gold leaf, the work blends Byzantine traditions with emerging Gothic sensibilities, marked by softer, more expressive forms. A muted color palette, predominantly blues and golds, achieves a calm ambiance amidst the dramatic narrative.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Lorenzo Veneziano, active in Venice between 1356 and 1372, the painting is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lorenzo Veneziano ('Lorenzo the Venetian') (active 1356–1372) was an important painter in Venice during the second half of the 14th century.
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