The Tears of Saint Peter, Jusepe de Ribera, ca. 1612–13

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The Tears of Saint Peter, ca. 1612–13, Oil on canvas, 63 3/4 x 45 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Jusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto) (Spanish, Játiva 1591–1652 Naples), This painting, powerfully expressive and of exceptional formal invention, depicts Saint Peter in the moment in which—his eyes red with tears and his hands clasped in prayer—he acknowledges his denial of Christ

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Size: 3537px × 5036px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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