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Deliver of the Keys to Saint Peter

Michele Alberti

1596

fresco

From the collection of Capitoline Museums

Mannerism Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Deliver of the Keys to Saint Peter is a 1596 fresco by Michele Alberti, a Mannerism work, held at Capitoline Museums.

Who painted this?: Michele Alberti
When & what style?: 1596 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: Capitoline Museums

About this work

This fresco shows Jesus Christ handing a set of keys to Saint Peter. Jesus wears a red robe with a white cloak, while Saint Peter is dressed in an orange robe. A crowd of people surrounds them, all dressed in robes of various colors. In the background, there's a building with arches and columns. The fresco is framed by two statues of men, each with a gold cloth draped over their bodies. The overall scene is depicted in muted colors, with gold accents adding a touch of elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the art of Michele Alberti.