Angel Leading Saint Peter out of Prison (?) 1600 - 1700

This anonymous drawing from the 17th century depicts an angel leading Saint Peter out of prison. The angel is depicted with wings, and Saint Peter is shown as an elderly man, with a beard, seated and looking towards the angel. Created with pen and ink, the artwork emphasizes the lines and contours of the figures, and the artist's focus on form is evident in the detailed rendering of the angel's drapery and Saint Peter's seated posture.