Christ's Charge to St Peter
1511
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1511
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting shows Jesus Christ standing on the left, wearing a white robe and a dark cloak. He is reaching out to a man kneeling in front of him, who is dressed in a light-colored robe. To the right, a group of men in robes are gathered, looking at Jesus. In the background, there are trees, hills, and buildings. The sky is cloudy. The painting is done in oil paint, with a focus on the figures and their interactions. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
