Cornelius knielt voor Petrus 1582

"Cornelius knielt voor Petrus" (Cornelius Kneels Before Peter), an etching by Philips Galle from 1582, depicts a scene from the Book of Acts in the Bible. The work features the Roman centurion Cornelius kneeling before Peter, who is depicted with the keys to heaven, symbolizing his authority as the first pope. Galle’s detailed print captures the moment of conversion of Cornelius, who is the first Gentile to be baptized by Peter. This scene is known as the "Conversion of Cornelius" and is a significant event in early Christian history.