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Scenes from the Life of Saint Peter

Giulio Cesare Procaccini

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Scenes from the Life of Saint Peter is a 1612 ink by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giulio Cesare Procaccini
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene with multiple figures, some standing and others sitting. The figures are dressed in robes, and the background is blank. The artist used pen, brown ink, and brown wash on laid paper to create the scene. The style is characteristic of the Baroque period. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you could look into the Baroque movement.