Caption

S. Petras Ap. (Saint Peter the Apostle), Czerski, Stanislaw (1777–1833), graphic artist. The image shows Saint Peter the Apostle in a bust, in a cloud, with keys, a skull and a rooster. Engraving made by priest Stanislaw Czerski in Salanty in Samogitia. As a parish priest, with the help of a young assistant he adopted, he devoted himself to engraving images of saints with Samogitian inscriptions because he engraved these images for his parishioners who did not know any other language. Date: 1822–1832. Medium: graphic plate/graphic matrix. Dimensions: height 9.9 cm, width 6.8 cm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A39_201

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78.2Mb (11.2Mb) / 15.2in x 20.0in / 4556 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

S Petras Ap Saint Peter Apostle Czerski Stanislaw 1777–1833 graphic artist image bust cloud keys skull rooster Engraving priest Stanislaw Czerski Salanty Samogitia parish priest help young assistant adopted devoted engraving images saints Samogitian inscriptions engraved images parishioners know any language Date 1822–1832 Medium graphic plate graphic matrix Dimensions height 9.9 cm width 6.8 cm rectangular metal plate worn discolored edges engraved scene bearded man halo depicted torso up wearing draped clothing holding hands resting group stylized cloud forms rooster stands clouds side plate surface exhibits areas patina tarnish colors gray coppery orange greenish tones pale pink beige scratches small spots uneven texture across background surrounding border darker gray plate rounded corners thin raised rim.