Apostles 1473

Carlo Crivelli's "Apostles" (1473) depicts a single apostle, likely Saint Peter, holding an open book. The apostle is portrayed with realistic detail, including a finely rendered beard and the intricate folds of his clothing. The background is dominated by a gold halo surrounding the figure, with a circular motif behind it. This painting exemplifies Crivelli's signature style, which combines elements of realism with a sense of otherworldly beauty, characteristic of the Early Renaissance. The work's small size suggests it might have been part of a larger altarpiece.