The vision of St. Peter 1582

"The Vision of St. Peter" is an engraving created by Philips Galle in 1582, and now held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The image depicts the moment when Saint Peter is caught in a vision of Christ ascending to heaven, witnessed through a window, and shown in the upper portion of the composition. This engraving is a prime example of Renaissance art, with the use of perspective and the interplay of light and shadow being prevalent stylistic elements. This engraving is also notable for its use of text, with the Latin inscription below the image describing the scene, further contributing to the overall narrative and devotional nature of the artwork.