Saint Peter 1629

Jusepe de Ribera's "Saint Peter," painted in 1629, showcases the Spanish Baroque artist's mastery of chiaroscuro. The composition, dominated by a single figure against a dark background, highlights the saint's intense gaze and wrinkled visage, emphasizing his age and experience. The dramatic use of light and shadow draws attention to Peter's weathered hands, clasped in prayer, and the deep folds of his garment. This powerful depiction, now in the Hermitage Museum, captures the spiritual intensity and emotional depth characteristic of Ribera's work.