Petrus wordt door de engel uit de gevangenis bevrijd 1582

"Petrus wordt door de engel uit de gevangenis bevrijd" (Peter is freed from prison by the angel) is a 1582 engraving by Philips Galle (1537-1612) depicting the biblical story of Saint Peter's escape from prison. The scene, set in a prison, shows Peter being led out by an angel, while guards sleep. The detailed and dynamic composition, typical of the Northern Renaissance style, showcases Galle's mastery of the engraving technique. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 200 mm x 265 mm.