Saint Peter is miraculously freed from prison in Jerusalem (Acts 12, 1-11) by an angel so that he can continue to evangelize. The chains and shackles lying open on the floor and the angel pointing toward the exit allow us to follow the action. The two figures are very much in the foreground and are adapted to the format of the canvas. They appear to be conversing. The angel´s youthful appearance contrasts with the aged and wrinkled skin of Saint Peter. This work was acquired from the Count of Leyva by the Board of Artistic Treasures in June, 1931.