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  • St. Peter Repentant

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    St. Peter Repentant (1645) by Georges de La Tour shows a wide-eyed St. Peter, with his hands clasped in grief, contemplating his denial of Jesus. We see the rooster to reinforce the Bible story where Peter denied that he was with Jesus three times before the cock crowed. LaTour is unique among famous Baroque artists…

  • Penitent St. Peter

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    “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,…