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The Denial of Saint Peter by Ludovico Carracci.
Gift of Mark Fisch and an Anonymous Donor, 2024.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Denial of Saint Peter
Ludovico Carracci
The Denial of Saint Peter
Ludovico Carracci32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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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.
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