St. Peter Invited to Walk on the Water 1766

"St. Peter Invited to Walk on the Water," painted by Francois Boucher in 1766, depicts a scene from the New Testament. The painting shows Jesus, walking on water, reaching out to his apostle St. Peter who is struggling to walk on the water. The scene is set against a dramatic backdrop of swirling clouds and a turbulent sea, with angels looking down from the heavens above. This painting is a prime example of Rococo style, a style characterized by elegant and elaborate details. The painting is now housed in the Château de Versailles in France.