Artwork
Saint Simon
Saint Simon is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Albrecht Dürer's 'Saint Simon' is a 1523 engraving on laid paper, currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The print depicts a solemn figure in a detailed, monochromatic representation.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving portrays Saint Simon, an apostle, as an elderly man with a long white beard, dressed in flowing robes and holding a staff. His serious and contemplative expression is conveyed through deep facial lines, suggesting a thoughtful and introspective character.
Technique & Style
Dürer achieved a three-dimensional effect in the engraving through the use of numerous fine lines, which create shadows and depth. The textured appearance of the laid paper adds to the overall sense of age and authenticity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
