Who painted St. Peter?

St. Peter was painted by Michael Pacher in 1465.

Where can I see St. Peter?

St. Peter is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is St. Peter?

St. Peter is associated with Early Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of St. Peter?

Museum-quality prints of St. Peter are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

St. Peter

Michael Pacher , 1465

St. Peter is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Michael Pacher. It dates from 1465 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. St.

About this work

Overview

St. Peter is an oil-on-panel painting created by Michael Pacher around 1465. It exemplifies the artist's innovative integration of Renaissance principles into Northern European art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an older man, likely a saint, with a stern expression and attributes such as a staff with a cross-like design and a golden halo, signifying his religious importance.

Technique & Style

Pacher's work showcases his skill in oil painting, with detailed rendering of textures and subtle use of gold for the halo and background patterns, characteristic of early Renaissance art.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, a testament to Pacher's influence on the development of art in the region during the late 15th century.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Michael Pacher

Michael Pacher (c. 1435 – August 1498) was a painter and sculptor from Tyrol active during the second half of the fifteenth century. He was one of the earliest artists to introduce the principles of Renaissance painting…