Tag: Ribera
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The Tears of Saint Peter
The Tears of Saint Peter (c1613) Ribera. Here is another treatment of the popular Counter-Reformation doctrine that penitence is a true sacrament and not simply a spiritual attitude as the Protestants argued. Emotion such as weeping is interpreted as repentance and this type of painting encouraged the viewer to reflect deeply on their own sins.…
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The Holy Family with Saints Anne and Catherine of Alexandria
The Holy Family with Saints Anne and Catherine of Alexandria (1648) Jusepe de Ribera. Ribera combines the influence of Caravaggio and Reni in this beautiful depiction of the Holy Family with visitors. The background shows painting from models in the style of Caravaggio and the foreground shows idealized faces with a bright color palette in…
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St. Jerome
Saint Jerome (c.1638) Jusepe de Ribera. Ribera appears to use the same model for St. Jerome as he did for the Penitent St. Peter that is found at the @artinstitutechi. Ribera painted many, many pictures of St. Jerome through his career. In this painting, Ribera expertly captures the emotions that the St. is feeling, as he…
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Penitent St. Peter
“Penitent St. Peter” (c.1628) by Jusepe de Ribera. This piece truly captures Saint Peter’s intense sorrow and penitence through his detailed facial expression and teary eyes. Ribera’s masterful use of light and shadow draws attention to the saint’s face and hands, creating a dramatic contrast with the dark background. Pay attention to the symbolic elements,…