Copy of Cornelis Cort: Christ Giving the Key of the Church to Saint Peter
1567
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1567
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a group of robed figures outdoors. One man kneels, holding a small object toward another man standing beside him. Behind them, a few others watch closely, while trees and a distant house dot the background. The kneeling man looks like he’s handing over something important—a key, maybe—to the standing figure. The artist used deep shadows and strong lines to make the figures stand out against the lighter background. Check out chiaroscuro for how this play of light and dark works.
