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THE REPENTANT OF SAINT PETER, MASTERPIECE OF #2367519

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THE REPENTANT OF SAINT PETER, MASTERPIECE OF #2367519
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DESCRIPTION: THE REPENTANT OF SAINT PETER, MASTERPIECE OF XIX CENTURY. 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 dark background emphasizes this moment of repentant of the Saint and gives strong emotion to the viewer. Lion Ailè Art is glad to show you a touching masterpiece of XIX century, a composition that is able to create a perfect correspondence between soul and paintbrush.



ARTIST: The painting is signed, but the signature is completely unreadable, and it is dated 1852



AGE: Dated 1852



MEDIUM: Oil ...
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<tr><td>Condition:GOOD</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1852</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:34.6</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:28.3</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:THE REPENTANT OF SAINT PETER, MASTERPIECE OF</td></tr>


<tr><td>Type:oil on canvas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:ITALIA</td></tr>
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