Artwork
Peter from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul
Peter from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul is a print by the Renaissance artist After Lucas Cranach the Elder. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1564 print, 'Peter from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul', is a work after Lucas Cranach the Elder. It is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Saint Peter, an apostle of Christ, as an older man with a long white beard and curly hair. He is shown holding a book and pointing, against a plain purple-gray background. The accompanying German text recounts his life story, referencing locations such as Galilee and Rome.
Technique & Style
The image features a simple, bold composition with a focus on the figure of Saint Peter. The use of a plain background and a limited color palette emphasizes the subject.
Context
The print is a product of the Renaissance period, a time of renewed interest in classical themes and techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder, After (1472–1553) was a German artist.
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