Saint Peter Preaching
Panel
ca. 1525-1530 (made)
ca. 1525-1530 (made)
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Churches often ordered stained-glass windows painted with scenes from the lives of their patron saints. As the name suggests, the church of Saint-Pierre-du-Chatel was dedicated to St Peter. This panel is one of three that depict important episodes relating to Peter and the early years of the Christian church.
Before Christ ascended to heaven, he instructed his disciples to spread his teachings around the world. Peter is shown here in the second panel preaching about the life, death and Resurrection of Christ.
Before Christ ascended to heaven, he instructed his disciples to spread his teachings around the world. Peter is shown here in the second panel preaching about the life, death and Resurrection of Christ.
Object details
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| Title | Saint Peter Preaching (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Clear and coloured glass with painted details and silver stain |
| Brief description | Stained glass window depicting three scenes from the life of St Peter. From the church of Saint-Pierre-du-Chatel in Rouen, France, c.1525-30. |
| Physical description | Stained glass panel. St Peter, wearing a red gown and a blue cloak, preaches to a crowd from a pulpit. One of the crowd, an elderly man, holds his hands in a praying position. This indicates that he has been converted to the teachings of Christ. |
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| Object history | From Saint-Pieree-du-Châtel in Rouen, Normandy. Acquired from the Bernal Collection. |
| Historical context | The same scenes are depicted in glass from Saint-Vincent in Rouen (now in Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, Rouen) and in Notre-Dame du Grand-Andely, Les Andelys. They may have all derived from the same cartoon. |
| Production | The style of this window has been associated with the workshops run by the followers of Arnoult de Nimègue |
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| Literary reference | New Testament |
| Summary | Churches often ordered stained-glass windows painted with scenes from the lives of their patron saints. As the name suggests, the church of Saint-Pierre-du-Chatel was dedicated to St Peter. This panel is one of three that depict important episodes relating to Peter and the early years of the Christian church. Before Christ ascended to heaven, he instructed his disciples to spread his teachings around the world. Peter is shown here in the second panel preaching about the life, death and Resurrection of Christ. |
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| Accession number | 2208-1855 |
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| Record created | July 28, 1998 |
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