{"product_id":"saint-peter-and-simon-magus-benozzo-gozzoli","title":"Saint Peter and Simon Magus - Benozzo Gozzoli","description":"\u003cp\u003eA narrative panel by Benozzo Gozzoli depicting the confrontation between Saint Peter and the sorcerer Simon Magus before the Emperor Nero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel, attributed to the Florentine painter Benozzo Gozzoli, depicts a narrative episode from the apocryphal Acts of Peter. The scene captures the confrontation between Saint Peter and the sorcerer Simon Magus before the Emperor Nero. In the upper centre, Simon Magus is shown levitating through demonic assistance, while Saint Peter, positioned on the left, gestures towards him in prayer to bring about his fall. The fallen figure in the foreground represents the consequence of this divine intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGozzoli, a pupil of Fra Angelico, demonstrates his characteristic attention to narrative detail and clear, bright colour palettes. The composition is structured with a sense of theatricality, placing the figures within an architectural setting that suggests a Roman forum. The inclusion of soldiers bearing shields marked with the letters SPQR provides a classical context for the biblical event. The wooden scaffolding in the centre serves as a geometric element that balances the figures on either side, guiding the viewer's eye toward the levitating sorcerer above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work displays the refined technique typical of the Early Renaissance, with precise brushwork and a focus on the expressive gestures of the participants. The drapery of the robes is rendered with soft folds, and the faces are individualised, reflecting the artist's interest in human character. This piece was originally part of a predella, likely intended to sit beneath a larger altarpiece, which explains its horizontal orientation and focus on sequential storytelling. The clarity of the light and the crispness of the forms are indicative of Gozzoli's mature period, during which he balanced the influence of his master with his own decorative sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-naming-of-st-john-the-baptist-fra-angelico\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Naming of St. John the Baptist by Fra Angelico\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-martyrdom-of-st-stephen-filippo-lippi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Martyrdom of St. Stephen by Filippo Lippi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benozzo Gozzoli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147390320975,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147393827151,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147393859919,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147393892687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147393925455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147393958223,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147393990991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147394023759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147394056527,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147394089295,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147394122063,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147394154831,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Peter-and-Simon-Magus_Poster_CompositorV1_1792110704072.jpg?v=1792302941","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/saint-peter-and-simon-magus-benozzo-gozzoli","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}