Verloochening door Petrus 1670 - 1682

Melchior Küsel's etching, "Verloochening door Petrus," depicts a dramatic scene of Peter's denial of Jesus Christ, a pivotal moment in the Bible. The artwork, dating back to 1670-1682, captures the tension and emotion of the event, with the figures huddled around a fire under a luminous moon. This work, held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Küsel's skill in capturing the human drama of religious narratives. The etching, small in size, is a powerful testament to the artist's skill and the enduring impact of this biblical scene.