Saint Peter in prison

Saint Peter in prison depicts an elderly man with a white beard seated against a rough stone wall in a dim interior, his hands clasped and his head slightly bent in contemplation. A strong, warm light from the left falls on his face, beard, and the folds of his dark robe, while the surrounding space remains in shadow; on the straw-covered floor lie a few keys, anchoring the figure in a rustic setting. Rembrandt uses his characteristic chiaroscuro and textured brushwork, with an earth-toned palette of browns, ochres, and gold to create a solemn, contemplative mood.