Who created "Saint Peter Released from Prison"?

Saint Peter Released from Prison was created by Anonymous, Italian, Bolognese, 17th century in 17th century.

When was "Saint Peter Released from Prison" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Is "Saint Peter Released from Prison" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint Peter Released from Prison is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint Peter Released from Prison

Q: What medium is "Saint Peter Released from Prison"?

Saint Peter Released from Prison is Red chalk over black chalk on cream paper. Drawing for an engraving; framing lines in red chalk.

Anonymous, Italian, Bolognese, 17th century

17th century

Medium

Red chalk over black chalk on cream paper. Drawing for an engraving; framing lines in red chalk

Dimensions

11-5/16 x 14-11/16 in. (28.7 x 37.3 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880

Accession Number

80.3.234

Tags

PrisonsPrisonersMenSaint PeterAngels

Art Historical Context

This evocative 17th-century drawing, *Saint Peter Released from Prison*, captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Acts of the Apostles, where an angel liberates the apostle Peter from his chains in a Roman prison. Created by an anonymous artist from Bologna, Italy—a hub of artistic innovation influenced by the Carracci family's emphasis on naturalism and dramatic emotion—this work reflects the Counter-Reformation's fervor for vivid religious narratives that inspired faith among viewers. Executed in red chalk over black chalk on cream paper, with framing lines in red chalk, the sheet measur...

Saint Peter Released from Prison

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