The artwork, titled “The Calling of Saint Peter and Saint Andrew (Vocation de Saint Pierre et Saint André),” was created by the artist James Tissot. It is a religious painting currently housed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a biblically significant moment, illustrating Jesus Christ calling upon Peter and Andrew. The central figure of Jesus is portrayed clad in flowing white garments, standing on the rocky shore and extending a beckoning hand towards the fishermen. The two figures in the foreground, likely Peter and Andrew, are engaged in their labor of fishing, partially submerged in the water. The artist has employed a naturalistic background with textured rocks and sparse greenery, emphasizing the earthly setting of this divine encounter. The work exquisitely captures the moment of spiritual summoning with an emphasis on the immediacy and simplicity of Jesus’ call and the humble nature of the fishermen’s daily toil.
