Simon's Head

Simon's Head, André Dutertre, 1789 - 1794, Graphic Art, Etching, Simon was the oldest of Jesus’ Disciples. In Leonardo da Vinci’s (1452-1519), The Last Supper, Simon sits at the end of the table. The painting shows the disciples reaction during the Passover when Jesus has told them that one of the will betray Him. André Dutertre’s etching reproduces the head of the oldest disciple, Simon. And it can clearly be seen how Leonardo uses physiognomy and mimicry to provide an indication of Simon’s personality, representing him as the Disciple who remained thoughtful and calm., Paper, Color, Printer's ink, Etching, Printet, Height (plate size) 675 mm, Height (paper size) 700 mm, Width (plate size) 512 mm, Width (paper size) 532 mm, 13, Graphic Design, European, Enlightenment (1690 - 1800). (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)