Boetvaardige Petrus 1660

"Boetvaardige Petrus" (Penitent Peter), an etching by Lucas (II) Vorsterman from 1660, depicts the apostle Peter in a moment of deep reflection. The composition, with Peter's head turned and his gaze directed upwards towards a cloudy sky, creates a sense of sorrow and introspection. Vorsterman's meticulous engraving style is evident in the detailed rendering of Peter's features and the subtle shading used to represent his emotional state. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch Baroque style, renowned for its expressive realism and attention to detail.