St. Simon 1523

Albrecht Dürer's "St. Simon," a 1523 engraving, presents the apostle with a sword, a traditional symbol of his martyrdom. The figure is depicted in a detailed and realistic manner, characteristic of Dürer's style, with intricate folds of his drapery and a meticulously rendered face. Dürer's meticulous attention to detail, particularly evident in the textures of the saint's beard and the sword, exemplifies his mastery of the engraving technique. This piece, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to Dürer's enduring legacy in the history of printmaking.