Saint Peter Freed by the Angel

Artist: Alonso Cano
Artwork: Saint Peter Freed by the Angel
Description: The painting depicts the moment when Saint Peter is freed from prison by an angel. The angel is shown as a young man with wings, and he is holding Peter’s hand to help him up from the ground. Peter is shown as an old man with a long white beard, and he is wearing a blue robe. The painting is in the style of the Spanish Baroque, and it is characterized by its use of dramatic lighting and its focus on the emotional state of the figures.
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