The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (Peter's altar table)
- Artist
- Konrad Witz
- Date
- 1444 ; Basel , Switzerland
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
"The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (Peter's altar table)" is a captivating religious painting from the Northern renaissance tradition, created using tempera on wood. This artwork vividly depicts the biblical scene of Jesus instructing Peter to cast his nets, resulting in a miraculous catch of fish. Its detailed composition and spiritual symbolism reflect the intense devotion characteristic of religious art of that period. The craftsmanship and iconography highlight the importance of faith and divine intervention, making it a profound example of Northern renaissance religious painting at its finest.
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