The Denial of Peter - Biblical Scene of Betrayal and Remorse #79718 (License: Personal Use)

This detailed black-and-white engraving illustrates the Gospel account of Peter’s denial during Jesus’ trial, showing the apostle gesturing defensively while Roman guards and a servant woman confront him. In the background, a rooster crows atop a column, fulfilling Jesus’ prophecy, while Christ stands in the doorway with a radiant halo, his gaze conveying compassion and foreknowledge. The classical architecture and expressive linework evoke 19th-century religious artistry, emphasizing emotional gravity and theological significance.

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