Saint Peter Walking on the Water

1525

Dirk Jacobsz Vellert

Associated Names
Dirk Jacobsz Vellert

Artist, Flemish, active 1511/1544

This is a drawing of a scene with a ship and figures interacting on a turbulent sea. The drawing shows two figures in the foreground surrounded by waves. One figure is leaning toward the other, pointing emphatically while holding the other's hand. In the background, a ship with an intricately designed hull and sails is seen, with several figures aboard. The waves are depicted with energetic and swirling lines. The sky has stylized clouds. The drawing also features detailed lines and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1944.8.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 4


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1983

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., May 1983.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65019486

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