1596
oil
copper
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Dominant colour
St Peter Walking on the Water is a 1596 oil by Alessandro Allori, a Mannerism work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of St. Peter walking on water, with Jesus reaching out to him from the left side. The background features a dark sky and a boat filled with people in the distance. The figures are rendered in vivid colors, with St. Peter's robes a deep blue and Jesus' garments a warm red. A notable detail is the sense of movement and tension conveyed through the figures' poses and facial expressions. St. Peter's outstretched hand and Jesus' gentle gesture create a sense of dynamic interaction. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Alessandro Allori.
Alessandro di Cristofano di Lorenzo del Bronzino Allori (Florence, 31 May 1535 – 22 September 1607) was an Italian painter of the late Mannerist Florentine school.
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