Walking on Water (Christ Saves the Sinking Peter) 1855

This watercolor sketch by Alexander Ivanov, titled "Walking on Water (Christ Saves the Sinking Peter)," depicts the biblical story of Jesus rescuing Peter from drowning in the sea. The sketch, dated 1855, portrays Jesus in a blue robe, with a halo, extending a hand towards the sinking Peter. The scene is set against a stormy seascape with a hint of blue clouds in the sky, highlighting the dramatic nature of the event. This work, although unfinished, is a testament to Ivanov's interest in capturing the divine and the human in a single moment.