Night scene of a man sinking in dark water with raised arms, while a figure in white robes stands on the water and reaches toward him, a boat behind.

Saint Peter Walks on the Sea

A painting of a night sea under a pale moon: a man in a dark robe sinks in the dark water, arms raised, while a figure in a white hooded robe and sandals stands on the water at right, extending a hand toward him. A dim boat with several figures looms behind them.

Artist: James Tissot
Date: 1896
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Source: Wikimedia Commons / Wikidata
Size: 992 × 1536 px

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Public domain · James Tissot died 1902 and the work dates by 1896; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: Public domain

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): James Tissot, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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Saint Peter Walks on the Sea

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