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Christ Giving the Keys to Peter

Pieter I de Jode (Flemish, 1570–1634)

Christ Giving the Keys to Peter

Pieter I de Jode (Flemish, 1570–1634)
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Period

Late Renaissance/Mannerism

Theme

Religion & Mythology

Medium

engraving

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Christ Giving the Keys to Peter by Pieter I de Jode (Flemish, 1570–1634).

“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.