In the Catholic imagination, St. Peter holds a pivotal place. He is the first of the Apostles – the closest followers of Christ. And on him, this “rock,” the church was built. Yet Peter, himself, was just a ragged fisherman. Hence…

He is old. He is tired. But he was used by God to build the body of Christ on earth – an institution and people that have outlasted empires.

Below are couple other depictions I played around with – the honorable mentions.

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