Artwork
Liberation of Saint Peter from Prison
Liberation of Saint Peter from Prison is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
The Liberation of Saint Peter from Prison is a painting executed in oil paint, depicting a dramatic scene.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows an angel rescuing Saint Peter from prison, as indicated by the angel's presence and the figures scattered around, some of whom appear to be sleeping or incapacitated guards.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of intensity and drama. Deep shadows and highlights are used to convey the suddenness and significance of the rescue.
Artist & collection
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Copy after Raphael’s fresco representing the ‘Deliverance of St Peter from Prison’ in the Stanza di Eliodoro (Vatican Palace, Rome, 1511-12), 1864
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Hermes befaler Kalypso at frigive Odysseus
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The Liberation of Saint Peter