De berouwvolle apostel Petrus c. 1750 - 1800

This tapestry depicts the Apostle Peter in a moment of profound remorse, likely woven at the Manufacture Royale des Gobelins. We see Peter with clasped hands, his gaze lifted towards a divine light, symbolizing repentance and forgiveness. Consider the gesture of clasped hands, a universal symbol of prayer and supplication. This motif echoes across time, from ancient Roman orators to Renaissance depictions of piety, each iteration laden with the emotional weight of humility and entreaty. The upward gaze, guided by a divine light, has resonated through countless artistic expressions, signifying hope and spiritual awakening. It appears in diverse forms across cultures, from the raised eyes of Byzantine saints to the ecstatic visions of Baroque mystics. The emotional intensity captured here speaks to the subconscious desires for redemption. The image thus becomes a vessel for our collective memories, our universal yearning for solace.