Polyptych of St. Peter (Eternal Blessing with cherubs and angels) 1500

This semicircular painting, "Polyptych of St. Peter (Eternal Blessing with cherubs and angels)" by Pietro Perugino, completed in 1500, showcases the artist's signature High Renaissance style. The central figure, St. Peter, sits on a cloud surrounded by a circle of cherubs and angels, his hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The painting’s celestial scene evokes a sense of divine power and peace. The soft, pastel colors and delicate details of the angels and cherubs are characteristic of Perugino's work, and his meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of their wings and faces. The overall composition is harmonious and balanced, reflecting the order and harmony of the divine realm.