1624
oil
canvas
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Saints Peter and Paul is a 1624 oil by Bartolomeo Manfredi, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts two men, likely saints, with distinct features. The man on the left has gray hair and a beard, wearing a blue shirt and an orange robe. He holds a key in his right hand. The man on the right has brown hair and a beard, wearing a green robe. He holds a staff in his right hand. The two men are positioned facing each other, with the man on the left slightly turned towards the viewer. The background is dark, with a subtle gradient of light and shadow. This painting showcases the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark. Next, explore the works of Bartolomeo Manfredi, the artist behind this piece.
Bartolomeo Manfredi was an Italian painter, a leading member of the Caravaggisti of the early 17th century.
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