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GYS4991206 Loire Atlantique N* 098 - Nantes/Musee des Beaux Arts - " Le reniement de St-Pierre" - Georges de La Tour (1593-1652) - 1650 by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: Loire Atlantique N* 098 - Nantes/Musee des Beaux Arts - " Le reniement de St-Pierre" - Georges de La Tour (1593-1652) - 1650); photo eHerve Gyssels; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22323200
© photo Herve Gyssels / Bridgeman Images
Apotre Candle Dice Game Gambling Gyssels Lighting Saint Peter Fear
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This print captures the essence of Georges de La Tour's masterpiece, "Le reniement de St-Pierre" housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Nantes, France. The painting, created in 1650 by the renowned artist, depicts a powerful biblical scene from the New Testament. In this gripping image, we witness Saint Peter's denial of Jesus Christ as foretold in the Bible. The atmosphere is charged with tension and emotion as Saint Peter engages in a dice game while surrounded by soldiers and a woman holding a candle. The lighting technique employed by La Tour adds depth to the composition, highlighting both fear and guilt on Saint Peter's face. The use of light and shadow creates an intriguing contrast that enhances the dramatic narrative unfolding before our eyes. As viewers, we are drawn into this pivotal moment where faith collides with human weakness. Through Gyssels' lens, we are granted access to this historical artwork that continues to captivate audiences centuries later. This photograph serves as a reminder of art's ability to transcend time and space, allowing us to connect with stories from ancient texts. Whether you appreciate religious symbolism or simply admire masterful brushwork and composition, this print offers an opportunity for reflection on themes such as faith, betrayal, redemption, and human fallibility - all encapsulated within one remarkable piece of art.
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