The Dream of Saint Peter
1658
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1658
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Dream of Saint Peter is a 1658 ink by Jeremias Falck, a Baroque work, depicting John the Evangelist, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene of Saint Peter sleeping. It's an engraving, which is a technique where the artist carves a design into a metal plate. The artist likely chose this method for its level of detail and texture, and it was a popular choice for reproducing images at the time. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: engraving.
