'Domine, Quo Vadis?' by Annibale Carracci, National Gallery, London, England
Painted in 1601-1602. This work depicts a Christian story not included in the New Testament. The story tells that after St Peter the Apostle moved to Rome a persecution of Christians began. Peter began to flee but as he approached the city limits he came across Jesus carrying his cross going the opposite way. Peter asked him 'Lord, where are you going?' (In Latin, 'Domine, Quo Vadis?'). Jesus answered, 'I am going to Rome to be crucified a second time.' Peter understood that it was meant to be a rebuke to his cowardice, and immediately turned back towards Rome to face persecution for his faith. Annibale Carracci (1560-1609) was a member of a famous family of Baroque painters in Italy.
'Domine, Quo Vadis?' by Annibale Carracci, National Gallery, London, England
Painted in 1601-1602. This work depicts a Christian story not included in the New Testament. The story tells that after St Peter the Apostle moved to Rome a persecution of Christians began. Peter began to flee but as he approached the city limits he came across Jesus carrying his cross going the opposite way. Peter asked him 'Lord, where are you going?' (In Latin, 'Domine, Quo Vadis?'). Jesus answered, 'I am going to Rome to be crucified a second time.' Peter understood that it was meant to be a rebuke to his cowardice, and immediately turned back towards Rome to face persecution for his faith. Annibale Carracci (1560-1609) was a member of a famous family of Baroque painters in Italy.