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The Apostle Peter
The Apostle Peter is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Girolamo Troppa. It dates from 1666 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Subject & Meaning
The Apostle Peter is depicted in traditional iconographic attire associated with his apostolic role, signifying his authority within Christian theology.
The Apostle Peter is depicted in traditional iconographic attire associated with his apostolic role, signifying his authority within Christian theology. The painting, created by Girolamo Troppa in 1666 using oil on canvas, measures 980 by 725 centimeters and belongs to the religious art genre. It is housed in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display, reflecting its cultural and devotional significance.
History & Provenance
The painting 'The Apostle Peter' was created by the artist Girolamo Troppa in 1666. Executed in oil on canvas, the work depicts the religious figure of Saint Peter. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains located.
No further details regarding its specific commission, intermediate ownership history, or provenance chain prior to its current museum holding are provided in the available records.
The Apostle Peter is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is catalogued under inventory number N/A. The painting was created in 1666 by Girolamo Troppa and measures 980 cm in height by 725 cm in width. It has been exhibited in the museum’s collection displays and featured in a 2018 exhibition titled 'Baroque Masters from Northern Europe'.
Overview
The Apostle Peter is a 1666 oil painting by Italian Baroque artist Girolamo Troppa, characterized by its somber depiction of the saint in a contemplative pose.
Technique & Style
Troppa employed strong chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect, particularly on the saint's face. Thick, textured brushstrokes are evident in the rendering of the beard and robe, reflecting the early Baroque style influenced by Carlo Maratta.
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Artist
Girolamo Troppa (2 October 1636 – October 1711) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, depicting mainly sacred subjects. A follower of Carlo Maratta, he was active in Rome and Umbria.
