The artwork titled “Saint Peter Walks on the Sea (Saint Pierre marche sur la mer)” was masterfully created by James Tissot and belongs to the genre of religious painting. This distinguished piece is located in the Brooklyn Museum, New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a dramatic biblical scene with a dark and turbulent sea illuminated by a serene, cloud-shrouded moon. Saint Peter is shown in a moment of despair and vulnerability, sinking in the water with his arms outstretched for assistance. His expression conveys a sense of fear and urgency as he looks up towards Jesus, who is gracefully walking on the sea’s surface. Jesus, adorned in white robes, extends a compassionate and steady hand towards Peter, embodying divine support and reassurance. The shadows and light in the painting beautifully complement the emotional intensity and spiritual significance of the moment. The distant boat with its dim, flickering lanterns and the anxious disciples further enrich the composition, highlighting the stark contrast between mortal fear and divine intervention.
