The Apostle Peter 1592 - 1640

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"The Apostle Peter" is a study of a single figure, likely created by Peter Paul Rubens between 1592 and 1640. This oil-on-canvas study depicts the apostle Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, in a dramatic pose, looking to the viewer with an intense gaze. Rubens masterfully uses chiaroscuro, a technique involving strong contrasts of light and shadow, to create a sense of depth and drama in the portrait. This study likely served as a preparatory work for a larger composition.