Petrus vindt een munt in de bek van een vis 1689 - 1720

"Petrus vindt een munt in de bek van een vis" is a 17th-century etching by Salomon Savery, depicting a biblical scene from the Gospel of Matthew. The artwork features a group of fishermen gathered on the shore, with one of them holding a fish in his hand and discovering a coin in its mouth. This event is a reference to the story of Jesus instructing Peter to pay the temple tax by catching a fish and retrieving a coin from its mouth. The etching is characterized by its detailed depiction of the figures and the surrounding landscape, including a ship sailing in the distance. The artwork showcases the artist's expertise in rendering natural elements, creating a realistic and engaging portrayal of the biblical narrative.