St.Peter Healing the Sick with His Shadow 1425

"St. Peter Healing the Sick with His Shadow" (c. 1425) is a fresco by the Italian Early Renaissance painter Masaccio. The artwork depicts a scene from the Bible in which St. Peter heals the sick with the shadow of his body. Masaccio's realistic portrayal of the scene and his use of perspective in the architecture are hallmarks of the Early Renaissance, a period known for its renewed interest in classical antiquity and naturalism. This fresco demonstrates Masaccio’s skill in depicting both the supernatural and the everyday. It is a pivotal work in the development of Western painting.