Description
This original seventeenth-century painting depicts the famous theme of the Repentance of St. Peter, one of the most poignant subjects in Baroque sacred painting. Saint Peter is depicted half-length, with his hands clasped in prayer and his gaze turned upward, in a moment of profound spiritual suffering after Christ's denial.
The work conveys the Apostle's sense of guilt, remorse, and quest for redemption with great emotional force. The deeply wrinkled face and contrite expression accentuate the scene's pathos, while the tunic and cloak envelop the figure, creating a powerful chiaroscuro effect.
Painted in oil on canvas, the painting features a dark background typical of 17th-century Caravaggio painting, with an intense light that illuminates the Saint's face and hands, enhancing his drama and spirituality.
The original period construction features are clearly visible from the back, with an antique canvas and a structure consistent with 17th-century craftsmanship. This highly collectible work is ideal for lovers of sacred art, Baroque painting, and the Caravaggio school.
Production period and technique:
600th century painting – oil on canvas.
provenance:
Work belonging to the Merlin Collection. SHOP
Price:
Private negotiation. Interested parties are asked to contact us for more information.
Warranty and vision:
The product can be viewed at the showroom. Each work is accompanied by a certificate of sale and related documentation attesting to its authenticity and provenance.
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