The Crucifixion of St. Peter, detail of St. Peter, 1600-01

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"The Crucifixion of St. Peter" is a renowned oil painting by the Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, completed between 1600 and 1601. The work was commissioned for the Cerasi Chapel of the church of Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome, where it remains to this day, flanking the "Conversion on the Way to Damascus" on the opposite side of the chapel. This painting is one of Caravaggio's most significant religious works and exemplifies his dramatic use of chiaroscuro and his powerful interpretation of biblical scenes.

The painting depicts the martyrdom of St. Peter by crucifixion—Peter was crucified upside down at his own request, as he did not feel worthy to die in the same manner as Jesus Christ. Caravaggio's depiction is remarkable for its raw realism and emotional intensity. The artist focuses on the physical exertion and the struggle involved in the act of crucifixion, as shown by the strained muscles and the effort visible on the executioners' faces. St. Peter is portrayed at the moment of his crucifixion, with his body being raised to the inverted cross, capturing the gravity of the moment both literally and figuratively.

Caravaggio's use of light accentuates the drama, as it highlights St. Peter's aged body and the tension of the scene, while casting much of the surrounding area into shadow. The composition, with its unconventional diagonal lines and foreshortening, draws the viewer into the action, making it a poignant example of Caravaggio's ability to convey narrative through the language of paint.

"The Crucifixion of St. Peter" is not only a masterpiece of Baroque art but also a testament to Caravaggio's profound influence on the visual interpretation of religious subject matter. His innovative approach to composition, lighting, and emotional realism would resonate through the works of subsequent generations of artists. The painting is a key work for understanding Caravaggio's oeuvre and the development of 17th-century Italian art.

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