Christ’s Charge to Peter
c. 1616
Rubens captures the dramatic moment Jesus hands the keys of heaven to Peter, a scene bursting with Baroque emotion and muscular energy. Notice how Christ's hand gently guides Peter's, while the sheep in the corner hint at the famous command to 'feed my sheep.' The rich reds and deep shadows are classic Rubens, making the divine feel incredibly human and immediate.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: National Gallery, London
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