Der Hahn wächst

Peter stands stricken in the nighttime courtyard as the rooster crows above the wall, marking the bitter moment after his denial of Jesus. A servant woman gestures toward him near the fire, while another figure sits in the foreground, echoing the accusations that pressed Peter to disown his Lord during the trial. The cold shadows, burning coals, and Peter’s hand drawn to his chest reveal the instant conviction breaks through fear.

The scene reflects the Gospel accounts in which Jesus foretold that Peter would deny Him before the rooster crowed. When the cry sounded, Peter remembered the Lord’s word and went out weeping. This artwork is well suited for Holy Week, Lent, repentance themes, sermon visuals on human weakness, and teaching the mercy of Christ toward a fallen disciple.