| The Penitent Saint Peter | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | El Greco |
| Year | c. 1590–1595 |
| Subject | Saint Peter |
| Location | San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, California, U.S. |
The Penitent Saint Peter is a painting by El Greco. It is part of the collection of the San Diego Museum of Art [1] and depicts a praying Saint Peter, one of Jesus' apostles.
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