murillo saint peter tears Dimensions (inches):71 x 49" a young woman of the

a young woman of the Milanese court

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this particular one is an exercise in perspective and geometric composition

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it is considered a masterpiece of European Baroque

murillo saint peter tears Dimensions (inches):71 x 49" a young woman of theThis dramatic image of the Apostle Peter corresponds to the biblical account of the weeping that arises from having betrayed his master by denying him three times. In turn, his hands are clasped as if begging for forgiveness. The oil painting has the classic elements of Baroque chiaroscuro, a somber background, and a light that descends diagonally, outlining the figures and especially the character's face. In the early years, the authorship of the