Saint Peter

About this work

This is a black-and-white woodcut of a bearded man wearing a long robe. His curly hair is framed by a halo, and he holds a set of keys in one hand while resting the other on his chest. The paper has a textured look, and the bottom has the words "S. PETRUS APOSTOLEVS" printed in capital letters. The keys are a classic symbol for Saint Peter, a key figure in Christian tradition. This style of printmaking was common in Renaissance Europe. Next, look up technique: woodcut to see how artists carved images into blocks of wood.