The Apostle Peter 2006

Kehinde Wiley's 2006 painting "The Apostle Peter" depicts a young black man, dressed in contemporary streetwear, standing against a baroque wallpaper backdrop, holding a giant golden key. Wiley's work is known for its contemporary reinterpretations of traditional Western art, placing modern African American subjects in the context of grand historical paintings. This piece is an example of Wiley's signature style, where he challenges the dominant narratives within art history by portraying black figures in positions of power and historical significance.