Saint Peter
painting, oil-paint
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portrait
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baroque
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painting
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oil-paint
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classical-realism
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figuration
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oil painting
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history-painting
"Saint Peter" is a portrait painting by Francisco Herrera, a Spanish Baroque artist. It depicts the apostle Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, known for his role in establishing the early Christian Church. Saint Peter is shown as an elderly man with a long white beard and a gentle expression. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, highlights his face, highlighting his importance.
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