Petrus als eerste paus 1633 - 1673

Coenraet Waumans’s etching "Petrus als eerste paus" (1633-1673) depicts Saint Peter, the first Pope, in a seated pose holding a book. Surrounding him are cherubs, with two holding a papal tiara. The central scene is framed by ornate embellishments of fruit and cherubs. This Baroque-style etching emphasizes the power and authority of the Catholic Church through a highly decorative and dramatic composition. The image is currently in the Rijksmuseum and is part of a larger series of prints of Catholic saints.