

Initial S with Saint Peter Liberated from Prison
The artwork titled 'Initial S with Saint Peter Liberated from Prison' depicts a medieval illuminated manuscript page. The scene shows Saint Peter being liberated from prison. Saint Peter, wearing a halo indicating his sainthood, stands in the center, accompanied by an angel. They are positioned in front of a prison cell with a barred door. The angel guides Peter out of the prison. Above them, within a circular frame intertwined with green leaves, an additional scene shows three haloed figures, likely representing a moment related to Peter's liberation. The dominant colors are shades of blue, gold, orange, and green. The artwork is bordered by an orange frame with a blue background. It is a work by the Master of the Madrid Breviary, created in the 14th century.
Artwork Details
- Date
- first half 14th century
- Medium
- Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment
- Culture
- Italian
- Dimensions
- 503 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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