Why it matters
Peter denies knowing Jesus after his arrest. It is generally thought to be one of Caravaggio's last two works, with The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula.
Did you know?
- It was probably finished in Naples in summer 1610.
- Its dating is based on style.
- It is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Based on the Wikipedia article The Denial of Saint Peter (Caravaggio) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
