St Peter
Artist/Maker
DatesSigned: Signed 1632
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 81,3 x 66 cm h x w x d: Ram 105 x 92,5 x 11 cm
Inventory numberNM 1349
AcqusitionPurchase 1881
Other titlesTitle (sv): Aposteln Petrus Title (en): St Peter
DescriptionDescription: Peter – Jesus’ disciple and Rome’s first pope – watches us solemnly. His gaze seems to exhort us to consider our actions and live devoutly. Peter’s symbol is the key. A personification of the papacy and the Catholic church in the 17th century, the apostle is an unusual motif for Rembrandt. The forthright depiction, on the other hand, is typical of the artist, as is the chiaroscuro treatment – whereby the face, hand and key dramatically emerge from the ambient darkness.
Motif categoryReligion/Mythology
Collection
TechniquePainting
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