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Simon The Pharisee Collection

"Simon the Pharisee: A Feast of Contrasts and Redemption" Throughout art history, the figure has been depicted in various forms

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1570. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)

Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1570. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1570. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Christ in the house of the Pharisee Simon, c.1489. Creator: Signorelli, Luca (around 1441-1523)

Christ in the house of the Pharisee Simon, c.1489. Creator: Signorelli, Luca (around 1441-1523)
Christ in the house of the Pharisee Simon, c.1489. Found in the Collection of the National Gallery of Ireland

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Mary Magdalene at the Feet of Jesus in the Home of Simon the Pharisee, n.d. Creator: Michel Natalis

Mary Magdalene at the Feet of Jesus in the Home of Simon the Pharisee, n.d. Creator: Michel Natalis
Mary Magdalene at the Feet of Jesus in the Home of Simon the Pharisee, n.d

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Christ at the table of Simon the Pharisee, Mary Magdalene washing his feet with her... ca. 1520-25

Christ at the table of Simon the Pharisee, Mary Magdalene washing his feet with her... ca. 1520-25
Christ at the table of Simon the Pharisee, Mary Magdalene washing his feet with her hair, ca. 1520-25

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Jesus at the House of Simon the Pharisee (engraving)

Jesus at the House of Simon the Pharisee (engraving)
5224155 Jesus at the House of Simon the Pharisee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus at the House of Simon the Pharisee)

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Christ in the House of Simon, late 17th-early 18th century

Christ in the House of Simon, late 17th-early 18th century
2968292 Christ in the House of Simon, late 17th-early 18th century (pen & brown ink with brush & brown wash, heightened with lead white (partly oxidized), over black chalk, on blue-gray laid paper

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Panel, probably depicting Christ at supper with Simon the Pharisee (stained glass)

Panel, probably depicting Christ at supper with Simon the Pharisee (stained glass)
477078 Panel, probably depicting Christ at supper with Simon the Pharisee (stained glass) by Flemish School, (16th century); 88x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)

Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)
3475655 Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Hallows, Allerton, Liverpool, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; English, out of copyright

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Detail from the Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)

Detail from the Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)
3475657 Detail from the Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Hallows, Allerton, Liverpool, UK; (add.info.: Allerton, All Hallows, M&C, EBJ)

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: The Feast of the Pharisees, 1618. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Feast of the Pharisees, 1618. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Feast of the Pharisees, 1618

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Christ at the house of Simon the Pharisee, ca 1510-1520

Christ at the house of Simon the Pharisee, ca 1510-1520. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Sculpture of Jesus, Simon the Pharisee and the sinner who washed Jesuss feet, St

Sculpture of Jesus, Simon the Pharisee and the sinner who washed Jesuss feet, St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Jesus, Simon the Pharisee and the sinner, San Vivaldo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Jesus, Simon the Pharisee and the sinner, San Vivaldo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee

Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee. Private Collection

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee, c. 1450. Artist: Bouts, Dirk (1410 / 20-1475)

Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee, c. 1450. Artist: Bouts, Dirk (1410 / 20-1475)
Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee, c. 1450. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1500-1550. Artist: Master of Claude de France

Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1500-1550. Artist: Master of Claude de France (active 1500-1550)
Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1500-1550. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, ca 1748. Artist: Tibaldi-Subleyras

Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, ca 1748. Artist: Tibaldi-Subleyras, Maria Felice (1707-1770)
Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, ca 1748. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Background imageSimon The Pharisee Collection: Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, between 1618 and 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens

Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, between 1618 and 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, between 1618 and 1620. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg



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"Simon the Pharisee: A Feast of Contrasts and Redemption" Throughout art history, the figure has been depicted in various forms, capturing a pivotal moment in biblical narratives. One such portrayal is Paolo Veronese's "Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, " painted in 1570. This masterpiece showcases a lavish banquet scene where Jesus sits at a table surrounded by guests. In another rendition titled "Christ at the Table of Simon the Pharisee, " created by Marcantonio Raimondi around 1520-25, we witness Mary Magdalene humbly washing Jesus' feet with her tears and drying them with her hair. This act symbolizes repentance and forgiveness as she seeks redemption for her past sins. The engraving "Jesus at the House of Simon the Pharisee" further explores this encounter between Christ and Simon. It highlights their contrasting attitudes towards sinners and righteousness, emphasizing Jesus' compassion for those who have strayed from society's norms. Stained glass panels also capture this transformative event. In one panel dating back to late 17th-early 18th century, we see Christ dining with Simon while engaging in profound discussions about faith and humility. Another stained glass artwork from 1885 portrays an elaborate feast scene that exudes spirituality through its intricate details. Jacques Callot's etching titled "The Feast of the Pharisees" adds yet another layer to this narrative by depicting a gathering filled with hypocrisy and self-righteousness among religious leaders—a stark contrast to Jesus' teachings on love and acceptance. Dirk Bouts' painting from around 1450 captures Christ seated amidst a group of individuals representing different social classes—an embodiment of his message that salvation is available to all regardless of status or background.