The Tear Of Saint Peter
Fragment of an old painting depicting Saint Peter in penance, in a moment of remorse after denying Christ. The saint is portrayed as an elderly, bearded man with long gray hair, his face turned toward the sky and his eyes raised in an expression of sorrow and repentance.
This iconography, known as “The Tear of Saint Peter,” traditionally emphasizes the saint’s emotion following his denial. The rendering of the face, the gaze directed toward the heavens, and the deeply contemplative expression reinforce this spiritual dimension.
This is a fragment likely from a larger pictorial composition, the complete scene of which has not survived. Oil on canvas.
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Re-canvas
Material: Oil painting
Width: 37 cm
Height: 45 cm
Reference (ID): 1822980
Availability: In stock
