The Liberation of St Peter 1622

guercino

Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

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"The Liberation of St Peter" (1622) by Italian Baroque painter Guercino, housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, depicts the miraculous escape of St Peter from prison. An angel, with dramatic outstretched wings, awakens a chained Peter, who stares in amazement as the angel points towards freedom. The scene is rendered with chiaroscuro, highlighting the dramatic moment, and the detail of the sleeping guard adds a compelling element to the narrative. This work showcases Guercino's mastery of Baroque style, with dynamic composition and vivid emotionality.