Who painted Saint Peter?

Saint Peter was painted by after Francesco Salviati in 1536.

Where can I see Saint Peter?

Saint Peter is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Peter?

Saint Peter is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint Peter

after Francesco Salviati , 1536

Saint Peter is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist after Francesco Salviati. It dates from 1536 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower right: h.34; by J. Richardson Sr., lower center below image: Pirro Ligorio; upper left verso: 0o / 7; upper center verso: [?]; center verso in red chalk: 1649

About this work

Overview

The work titled Saint Peter is a drawing executed with pen and brown ink, enhanced by a brown wash. Its modest scale and monochromatic palette focus attention on line and tonal variation, characteristic of preparatory studies or devotional sketches.

Technique & Style

The artist employed pen to delineate the figure’s contours, then applied a brown wash to model form and suggest depth. This combination of precise line work with subtle shading reflects a traditional approach to drawing, emphasizing draftsmanship over color.