Saint Simon

About this work

This image depicts a woodcut of Saint Simon, an apostle of Jesus Christ. The saint is shown standing, wearing a robe with his right arm bent at the elbow and his left arm hanging at his side. He has a halo around his head and is barefoot. The woodcut is rendered in black ink on laid paper, with visible texture and lines that suggest the artist's hand. The overall effect is one of simplicity and devotion. To learn more about the Renaissance movement, explore the works of artists from this period, such as Italian 16th Century.