2224133

A MUSEUM WORK: THE REPENTANT OF ST. PETER #2224133

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A MUSEUM WORK: THE REPENTANT OF ST. PETER #2224133
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DESCRIPTION: A MUSEUM WORK: THE REPENTANT OF ST. PETER. CARAVAGGIO?S LIGHT AND EMOTION. This painting depicts St Peter, Peter was leader of the Twelve Apostles and one of the closest to Christ. His life divides into three parts: he accompanied Christ during his ministry; after the crucifixion he led the apostles in their teaching of the gospel (the Acts); according to several early accounts, he went to Rome where he established the first Christian community and was crucified by Nero in A.D. 64. His appearance has remained remarkably constant in art and he is the most immediately recognizable of the apostles. The saint is always shown with white hair and beard, and he often wears his yellow cloak over a blue tunic. In this painting St Peter raises his tear-filled eyes to Heaven, his hands joined in prayer. Peter died a martyr's death at a great age. Our artist emphasizes apostle's age in his picture, skilfully revealing his elderly body. Peter's face, worked in thick paint, and his wispy grey hair are placed most fully in the light and stand out boldly from the almost dark, diffuse background. A golden background emphasizes this moment of repentant of the Saint and gives strong emotion to the viewer.



ARTIST: There is no signature on the painting.






CONDITION: The painting is in very good conditions. It is provided with a wonderful wooden frame, Napoleon III whose cost is very high, very precious, it is delicately decorated with golden leaves. The painting has been subjected ...
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<tr><td>Condition:GOOD</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:end of XIX century beginning of XX century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:ITALY</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:25.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:3.1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:19.2</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:A MUSEUM WORK: THE REPENTANT OF ST. PETER</td></tr>


<tr><td>Type:Oil on board</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:ITALIA</td></tr>
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