St. Peter's Crucifixion – Caravaggio Parable while holding the Christ Child

while holding the Christ Child

wearing a long veil swathed around her head and shoulders and standing near a field of lilies

gathered in the clouds above

enumerating truths with His fingers

from rocks and stones to the grass leading to Heaven

St. Peter's Crucifixion – Caravaggio Parable while holding the Christ ChildSaint Peter, Apostle of Jesus and First Pope, was martyred by crucifixion. Peter, out of respect for Christ, requested that he be crucified upside down, believing himself unworthy of the same death as the Savior. In this painting by Caravaggio, we see Saint Peter being hoisted up to die on his cross upside down. Usage note: This digital Catholic art download is useful for personal devotional projects and for Catholic parishes, schools, apostolates,