795 - Unknown (19th century), The Apotheosis of a Saint, around 1820, Lithograph

Unknown (19th century), The Apotheosis of a Saint, around 1820, Lithograph Unknown (19th century): Apotheosis of a saint (Peter) under a canopy in the church choir, c. 1820, Lithograph Technique: Lithograph on paper Date: c. 1820 Description: A saint with a starry nimbus stands on a pedestal under a canopy. He holds a cross staff and has a short beard, which likely identifies him as Simon Peter. The canopy’s curtain is supported by angels. Below, other angelic figures hold up the pedestal. The Gothic architecture indicates that this is a church choir. Five spectators have gathered in the foreground. Keywords: Church, Choir, Peter, Simon, Cross staff, Candles, Architecture, Gothic, Lancet window, Bible, Religion, 19th century, Romanticism, Biblical, Germany, Size: Paper: 24.5 cm x 18.0 cm (9.6 x 7.1 in) Condition: In poor condition. The sheet shows signs of rubbing, scratching, and impact damage. The edges and corners are dented and cracked. There are remnants of a glued joint and a pencil note on the reverse. The sheet is creased and has three large horizontal crease marks.