The image depicts a man shown from head to knee, kneeling on the ground with his hands clasped together in front of his chest. He has an elderly appearance, with a full head of wavy hair and a beard, both of which are textured to indicate some age, likely turning grey or white. His facial features are detailed with a focus on his eyes and furrowed brow as he gazes upward. The man is wearing a long, flowing robe with loose sleeves, which drapes over him and gathers around his legs and feet. He appears to be outdoors, sitting against a large rock or hillside. Beside him on the ground lie two…
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The Penitence of Saint Peter

Jusepe de Ribera (Spanish, 1591 - 1652)

1621

Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to platemark): 32.5 × 24.4 cm (12 13/16 × 9 5/8 in.)
Culture
Spanish
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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