The Healing of Eneas by Saint Peter

Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts three main figures in the foreground. To the right, a bearded man with curly hair is partially dressed, sitting up from a reclined position. He is twisting his torso, resting one hand on the cloth-covered bed and the other on his head, looking towards the other two figures. The central figure is a man with a short beard and curly hair, wearing a long robe and gesturing with his hands as he stands facing the seated man. To their left, a woman with her hair covered appears to be in motion, holding the edges of her robe, her facial features obscured by shadows. A small dog is lying on the ground beside the bed. The interior setting includes a large fireplace or hearth in the center, with various pots and pans hanging on the walls. To the left, a person is shown drawing water from a well beneath a balcony. The background shows architectural elements such as buildings and archways, with additional figures visible through doorways and the open courtyard area. Various household items and tools hang along the walls.