Saint Peter in Tears 1587 - 1596

"Saint Peter in Tears" is a late work by El Greco, painted between 1587 and 1596. The painting depicts Saint Peter, the first pope of the Catholic Church, in a moment of deep sorrow. His head is thrown back, and his eyes are closed as he prays, suggesting he is in the midst of a profound emotional state. He is wrapped in a yellow robe, and his long, white beard adds to the sense of his age and wisdom. El Greco's signature elongated figures and dramatic use of light and shadow give the painting a powerful and deeply moving quality, typical of his artistic style.