Boetvaardige Petrus 16th century

This 16th-century engraving by Philips Galle depicts the penitent Saint Peter, a prominent figure in Christian art. The scene, set in a cave with a distant cityscape, shows Peter in prayerful contemplation. The engraving's detailed depiction of Peter's sorrow and the inscription "Et coeperit fleat amara" ("And he began to weep bitterly," Mark 14:72) emphasize the theme of repentance. This print, part of a series by Galle, is a testament to his skill as a printmaker and his role in disseminating religious imagery during the Renaissance.