Petrus loopt over het water 1535 - 1587

"Petrus loopt over het water" (Peter Walks on Water), a 16th-century etching by Giovanni Battista Fontana, depicts a serene landscape featuring a body of water, a town, and a prominent mountain range. The scene is likely inspired by the biblical story of Jesus walking on water, with a lone figure standing on the water's edge, suggesting Peter. This work, located in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Fontana's skill in creating detailed and realistic landscapes, capturing the tranquility of nature and the grandeur of the natural world.