Student Artwork Guide — St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem

Name Class Date

charles poerson, St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem. Public domain.

The facts

Artist: charles poerson wahooart.com/en/artists/charles-poerson/
Artist’s dates: 1653 – 1725

Copyright This work is in the public domain. charles poerson died in 1725; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1795.

St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem — charles poerson

When might this have been painted?

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Shaded: the lifetime of charles poerson (1653–1725)

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Driftwood #887449

Catalogued palette

#887449
#22120E
#B1AE8A
#5A3B1C

Palette: Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
Main colour name: Driftwood
Intensity: Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Artist

charles poerson

early life and training

charles françois poerson, a french painter, was born in 1653. he is notable for being the director of french academy in rome from 1704 until his death in 1725. poerson's artistic journey began under the guidance of his father, charles poerson (1609-1667), who was also a painter and a pupil of the renowned artist simon vouet. this lineage played a significant role in shaping charles françois's style, which was characterized by its blend of french and italian influences.

artistic contributions

during his tenure as director of french academy in rome, poerson oversaw numerous projects that showcased his artistic prowess. notable mentions include:

dispute between neptune and minerva at château de fontainebleau, showcasing poerson's mastery of french and italian influences.

st peter preaching in jerusalem (paris, notre-dame; sketch or replica, los angeles, ca, co. mus. a.), demonstrating the artist's early work deeply influenced by vouet.

legacy and influence

charles françois poerson's role as a director in rome highlights his importance within the french art community. though his personal artworks are not widely documented, his influence on subsequent generations of artists is undeniable.

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Where to read more

The artist charles poerson wahooart.com/en/artists/charles-poerson/
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Cite this artwork

MLA: poerson, charles. St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem. n.d., https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-poerson-st-peter-preaching-in-jerusalem-A25DLM-en/
APA: poerson, charles (n.d.). St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-poerson-st-peter-preaching-in-jerusalem-A25DLM-en/
Chicago: charles poerson. St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem. n.d. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-poerson-st-peter-preaching-in-jerusalem-A25DLM-en/
Harvard: poerson, charles (n.d.) St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-poerson-st-peter-preaching-in-jerusalem-A25DLM-en/