The Angel Releasing Saint Peter from Prison
Title
The Angel Releasing Saint Peter from Prison
Date
Identifier
RDS_treasures_9_Cuyp_Angel and St Peter.jpg
RDS_treasures_9_Cuyp_Angel and St Peter framed.jpg
Description
Depicts a winged angel, wearing a white robe, to the right of the composition, his head cast downwards to St. Peter, who wears a blue robe and yellow mantle, and is crawling in the lower centre of the composition; two other figures look on, one in the lower left corner and another in the middle ground behind St. Peter.
Source
RDS Treasures Collection
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Relation
RDS Library & Archives
Format
Painting
Coverage
Ca.1640
Original Format
Oil on canvas
Physical Dimensions
63 x 51 cm
Collection
Citation
Cuyp, Benjamin Gerritsz, 1612-1652, “The Angel Releasing Saint Peter from Prison,” RDS, accessed December 22, 2024, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/4064.