Liberation of St. Peter 1667

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s "Liberation of St. Peter," painted in 1667, depicts the biblical story of St. Peter's miraculous escape from prison. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit cell, where a radiant angel appears before a bound and chained St. Peter, who is awestruck by the divine intervention. The angel's wings are bathed in a heavenly light, contrasting with the shadowed cell and sleeping guards, creating a dramatic and spiritual tension. This Baroque masterpiece, now housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, showcases Murillo’s mastery of light and shadow, creating a captivating and emotive depiction of faith and divine intervention.