Saint Peter
1700
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1700
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The painting depicts a man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a yellow robe draped over his left shoulder. He is seated, with his right elbow resting on his knee and his hand supporting his chin. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the subject's clothing. The man's attire and the way he is posed suggest that he may be a religious figure. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and emotion to the painting. This painting is held at the Scottish National Gallery.
