Crucifixion of Saint Peter (1993) Original Oil Painting by Oleg and Alexander Litvinov

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Litvinov Oleg Arkad'yevich
Crucifixion of Saint Peter is a dramatic oil on cardboard composition that captures the intense and chaotic moment of Saint Peter’s martyrdom. The scene is filled with intertwined figures, where muscular bodies strain and twist as they struggle around the cross, emphasizing the brutality and emotional weight of the event.

In Crucifixion of Saint Peter, the artist employs strong contrasts of light and shadow to highlight the central figure and the surrounding tension. The dynamic arrangement of bodies, ropes, and the wooden cross creates a powerful sense of movement. Warm earthy tones and deep shadows enhance the dramatic atmosphere, while expressive gestures and faces convey pain, resistance, and inevitability.

This artwork evokes themes of sacrifice, faith, and human struggle. Crucifixion of Saint Peter brings together elements of crucifixion, figures, cross, rope, shadow, light, and emotion into a compelling and intense visual narrative.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 119.99 x 69.98 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 119.99 x 69.98cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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