St. Peter's First Sermon in the City of Jerusalem
1780
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1780
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting shows a man in a white robe standing on a step, addressing a crowd. He has his right arm raised, and his left hand rests on his hip. The crowd is diverse, with people of different ages and attire. The man's white robe stands out against the darker tones of the crowd and the background. The scene is set in a large room with columns, and the atmosphere is one of attention and interest. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, look up Benjamin West.
