Jesus og de 12 apostle: Simon 1566 - 1654

This drawing, "Jesus og de 12 apostle: Simon," was created by German artist Matthäus Gundelach in the 17th century and is now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The artwork depicts Simon Peter, one of Jesus' apostles, seen from behind, holding a saw. The detail of the saw references Peter's traditional symbol, the keys, which symbolize his authority to open the gates of heaven. Gundelach’s masterful draftsmanship is evident in the detailed depiction of Peter’s clothing and the saw, creating a realistic and evocative study of a biblical figure.