Petrus c. 1622 - 1642

"Petrus" is an etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Andries Both, created between 1622 and 1642. The print depicts the apostle Peter, a prominent figure in early Christianity, standing in a landscape. The image features a dramatic sky, suggesting a moment of divine intervention or revelation. The composition is simple yet effective, emphasizing the solitary figure of Peter against the vastness of the natural world. The etching is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing the essence of both human form and natural beauty.