St. Peter freed by an angel

The painting depicts a dramatic scene with three characters. In the centre is an older man with a bare chest, who is bending over a younger man in armour lying on the ground. The older man's hands are tied and he looks distressed. On the left is a woman dressed in historical clothing who, with an expression of mixed apprehension and determination, extends her hand outwards from the painting. The scene is set in a dark and dramatic setting, emphasizing the tension of the situation.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is landscape. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591-1666) was an Italian Baroque artist whose work was mainly influenced by Caravaggio. Barbieri mainly painted religious scenes. In 1621, Pope Gregory XV invited him to Rome to decorate several religious buildings with frescoes. After the death of Pope, he left Rome and painted larger commissions for Christian orders - Madonna and Baby. During his life, he made about 100 large altarpieces and another 150 works. He never married and so his property, which was considerable, was inherited by his nephew.