The Denial of Saint Peter by Caravaggio. A dramatic three-figure composition in high contrast showing a soldier, a woman, and a bearded elderly man in a moment of accusation and denial.

The Denial of Saint Peter

Caravaggio

1610 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic Baroque masterpiece by Caravaggio, capturing Saint Peter's moment of denial in striking chiaroscuro.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1610, this late masterpiece by Caravaggio depicts the biblical moment when Saint Peter denies knowing Christ. The composition uses intense chiaroscuro to highlight the psychological tension between the accusers and the defensive figure of Peter, showcasing the artist's signature dramatic realism and technical brilliance.

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