The Bodies of Saints Peter and Paul Hidden in the Catacombs

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an abstract composition of swirling lines and textured shapes. In the lower part, there is a form resembling a human figure in repose, covered with drapery. The upper portion features dense and rugged patterns that suggest a forest canopy or trees. Small human figures are integrated into the natural setting.