Bevrijding van Petrus uit de gevangenis
Harmen de Mayer
1651 - 1701
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
226; 181
About this artwork
mezzotint en gravure
Art Historical Context
**Bevrijding van Petrus uit de gevangenis (The Liberation of Peter from Prison)** This striking engraving by Dutch artist Harmen de Mayer, created during his active years from 1651 to 1701, depicts a pivotal biblical scene from the Book of Acts (12:1-19). It portrays the miraculous release of the Apostle Peter from prison, where an angel awakens him with radiant light, shattering his chains and leading him past sleeping guards. Such religious narratives were immensely popular in the Dutch Golden Age, reflecting the era's deep Protestant faith and fascination with dramatic divine interventio...