Artwork
Saint Peter in Penitence
Saint Peter in Penitence is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The lines around him are rough and busy—some look like feathers or wind, others like scattered leaves or notes jotted in the margins.
This sketch shows an older man standing with his hands clasped, looking down. He’s wrapped in a loose robe, and his posture feels tense. The lines around him are rough and busy—some look like feathers or wind, others like scattered leaves or notes jotted in the margins.
The artist left the paper edge uneven, almost like they were working fast. The signature in the corner says "Rembrandt 1645," which matches the date in the facts.
Check out etching to see how artists like Rembrandt used acid and needles to create these detailed prints.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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