Polyptych of St. Peter (Prophet Isaiah) 1500

This round painting, a tondo, is by the Italian High Renaissance artist Pietro Perugino. The "Polyptych of St. Peter (Prophet Isaiah)" is a depiction of the prophet Isaiah, seated and pointing to a scroll in his hand. He wears a green robe and red tunic, a yellow garment peeking out underneath. Isaiah is one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible and his works are highly regarded. The tondo format was very popular during the Renaissance, it provided a sense of unity and completeness. The piece is painted in the characteristic style of the early 16th century and showcases the refined and elegant details of the High Renaissance.