1465
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Peter as Founder of the Church is a 1465 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a woodcut print featuring Saint Peter, the founder of the Church, standing in front of a church. He is dressed in a long robe and holds a key in his right hand, symbolizing his role as the keeper of the gates of heaven. To his right stands another figure, possibly a priest or a follower, who is also attired in a long robe. The church behind them is adorned with a green roof and a tall tower, adding to the sense of grandeur and importance. The overall scene is rendered in muted colors, with the dominant hues being venetian red, green, yellow, lavender, and rose. The hand-colored woodcut technique gives the image a sense of depth and texture. For more information on the Renaissance movement, which this artwork is a part of, explore the Renaissance movement.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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