1628
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Saint Peter Repentant is a 1628 oil by Jusepe de Ribera, a Spanish Baroque Tenebrist work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
The painting shows a man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a dark robe with a lighter-colored cloak over it. He sits on a chair, holding a key in his right hand and resting his left hand on his face. The man's expression is one of deep thought or sadness, and the overall mood of the painting is somber. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark, adds to the dramatic effect. This painting is a great example of the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that was popular during the Baroque period.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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