Ribera’s Penitent Saint Peter depicts the apostle in raw, unflinching humanity, kneeling in remorse following his denial of Christ. The dramatic chiaroscuro casts deep shadows across his weathered face and muscular form, emphasizing the intensity of his penitence. Created during Ribera’s mature period in Naples, the work exemplifies his mastery of light and texture, blending stark naturalism with spiritual depth to create a profoundly moving devotional image.

Ribera was a Spanish painter and printmaker active in Naples, renowned for his intense naturalism and dramatic use of chiaroscuro. His work often depicts religious and mythological subjects with raw emotional power, combining meticulous detail with stark, sometimes brutal realism characteristic of the Baroque period.

Product Details: Cotton and polyester canvas on Radiata pine wood frame sourced from renewable forests. Includes back mounting.

Due to variation in monitor settings, finished products may appear different than they do on your screen.

To offer a broad range of sizes, each image is carefully adapted to its canvas dimensions. As a result, slight variations in composition may occur, and some reproductions may differ subtly from the original work.

Our canvases feature mirrored edges to create a seamless wrap-around effect without altering the original image. This effect is more noticeable on smaller canvas sizes.

NOTE: 6x6" Mini Series prints are cropped to fit the square canvas and may differ slightly from the full artwork. Product images reflect the final piece. Final sale only.