St Peter Repentant
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
St Peter Repentant is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a barefoot person sitting in dim light, wearing a simple robe. Their head is bowed, and one hand rests on their chin. To the left, a rooster with bright red feathers stands on the ground. The background is mostly dark, making the person and rooster stand out. The rooster’s sharp focus contrasts with the soft, shadowy figure, creating a striking effect. The artist used strong light and dark contrasts to draw attention to the person’s face and the rooster. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other paintings.
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