Petrus veroorzaakt de val van Simon de Tovenaar 1516

This 1516 engraving by Pieter Cornelisz Kunst depicts the story of Peter causing the fall of Simon Magus, a biblical tale of Christian faith triumphing over magic. The detailed composition, executed in the Northern Renaissance style, shows a crowd of people gathered around Saint Peter, who raises his hand in a gesture of power. Above, Simon Magus is seen falling from the sky, surrounded by demons, highlighting the defeat of sorcery. The artist's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of drama and depth, engaging the viewer in the story.