Category:Peter--fiction (subject)

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Survey of fictional works on Peter.

Overview

As the chief of the Twelve, Peter was a major figure in Christian iconography. The aura of respect that surrounded his figure (and his association with the Papacy), however, limited for centuries his potential as a dramatic character in fiction. When in 1601 Caravaggio depicted Peter with the physical features of a "real" fisherman and worker, the painting generated controversy and scandal. Only in the 20th centuries, Peter has received more attention by novelists and filmmakers, notably, in The King of Kings (1927 DeMille), film and The Big Fisherman (1948 Douglas), novel.

Pages in category "Peter--fiction (subject)"

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