Scenes from the lives of the apostles Petrus and Paulus
1400
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1400
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting shows five scenes of the apostles Petrus and Paulus. The scenes are framed in gold, with intricate designs. Each scene has its own story, with people and objects that tell us what's happening. In one scene, a man is sitting on a boat, with his arms outstretched. In another, a group of people are gathered around a table, looking at something. The colors are muted, with lots of gold and brown. The painting is very detailed, with lots of textures and patterns. You can see the folds in the clothes, the shine on the gold, and the expressions on the people's faces. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up chiaroscuro.
