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Saints Peter and Paul Seated in a Landscape

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two men seated on a rocky surface. The man on the left holds a book in his left hand and rests his right hand on his lap. He wears a loose-fitting robe and is barefoot. Next to him is an object resembling a large knife. The man on the right points with one hand and holds an open book on his knee. He also wears a robe with billowing sleeves. In the background, a wooded area with a few trees is visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1527
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4434 × 3109 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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