Simon from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul
1564
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1564
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows a bearded man with bright orange hair and robes, slumped sideways on a rock. His head rests on his hand, and he looks tired or sad. The background is dark purple, and there’s a greenish cloth draped over his shoulders. Below the picture, there’s a German text with a bold title. The text seems to be a short story or sermon about this man, but it’s in old German script. The colors are bold—especially the orange hair and red robe—making him stand out. If you like this style, look up Renaissance.
