The Tears of Saint Peter ca. 1612–13 Jusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto) Spanish Spanish by birth, Ribera moved to Italy when he was fourteen or fifteen. He soon became one of the most important and influential followers of Caravaggio’s style. His art was fundamental in the development of painting in Europe in the seventeenth century. This early work is first mentioned in 1644 in the collection of Cardinal Benedetto Monaldi Baldeschi in Rome. Saint Peter, his eyes red with tears and his hands clasped in prayer, is shown following his denial of Christ. The shedding of tears of repentance w

The Tears of Saint Peter ca. 1612–13 Jusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto) Spanish Spanish by birth, Ribera moved to Italy when he was fourteen or fifteen. He soon became one of the most important and influential followers of Caravaggio’s style. His art was fundamental in the development of painting in Europe in the seventeenth century. This early work is first mentioned in 1644 in the collection of Cardinal Benedetto Monaldi Baldeschi in Rome. Saint Peter, his eyes red with tears and his hands clasped in prayer, is shown following his denial of Christ. The shedding of tears of repentance was celebrated in poetry and song and was key to devotional practice. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #5212. The Penitent Saint Peter Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as The Tears of Saint Peter. Jusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto) (Spanish, Játiva 1591–1652 Naples). ca. 1612–13. Oil on canvas. Paintings

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