Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church; Peter kisses his hand. Etching by H. Winstanley, 1728, after A. van Dyck.
- Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641.
- Date:
- 1728
- Reference:
- 22616i
- Pictures
About this work
Also known as
Christ's charge to Peter
Description
Bible. N.T. Matthew 16.18-19. Christ points to two sheep, alluding to his edict "Feed my lambs" (John 21.15)
Publication/Creation
1728
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 29 x 21.5 cm
Lettering
Juxta exemplar in aedibus prænobilis Jacobi Comitis Derby apud Knowsley. Vandyck pinxt. Alt. 4p: 7p. Lat. 3p: 7p. H. Winstanley fecit. Knowsley 1728.
Notes
One in a series of 25 engravings made at Knowsley by Winstanley reproducing Lord Derby's collection of paintings there
Reference
Wellcome Collection 22616i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores22616i.1Location Status Access Closed stores