1635
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
The release of St Peter is a 1635 oil by Bernardo Strozzi, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.
This painting shows an angel releasing Saint Peter from prison. The angel is on the left, wearing a white robe with a blue sleeve, and has large white wings. Saint Peter is on the right, wearing a white shirt and a yellow cloak, and has a long white beard. The angel is unshackling Saint Peter's right wrist. Saint Peter looks at the angel with a surprised expression. The background is dark, which makes the angel's wings and the figures stand out. The artist who created this painting is Bernardo Strozzi.
Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c. 1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque artist who was a painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history,…
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