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The Penitent St. Peter

Jusepe de Ribera (Spanish, 1591–1652)

The Penitent St. Peter

Jusepe de Ribera (Spanish, 1591–1652)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

etching

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

The Penitent St.

Peter by Jusepe de Ribera (Spanish, 1591–1652).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.