Apostel Petrus heeft het visioen van de onreine dieren 1697

This anonymous etching from 1697, titled “Apostel Petrus heeft het visioen van de onreine dieren,” depicts the biblical story of Peter’s vision of unclean animals. The image is a visual representation of the Book of Acts, Chapter 10, verses 9-16. The scene shows Saint Peter in a trance, kneeling on the ground and staring up at a vision of animals descending from heaven, contained within a sheet that is held by an angel. The engraving highlights the religious themes of the Christian faith, and the scene is an important reminder of the diversity of God’s love for all. This artwork, located in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a visual testament to the power of faith and divine revelation in the lives of believers.