Feast in the House of Simon
- Artist
- El Greco
- Date
- c.1610 ; Spain
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Art Institute of Chicago
The painting, titled 'Feast in the House of Simon', depicts a prominent scene from the life of Saint Peter, an apostle of Jesus and one of the early leaders of the Christian Church including the first bishop of Rome and Antioch. The artwork is a notable example of a religious painting from the period of Mannerism (late renaissance). Using oil as a medium, it is painted on a canvas, offering an authentic representation of this holy narrative. The scene is delivered with vivid detail and precision, making it a valuable artifact in Christian art.
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