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Simeon Collection (#4)

Simeon, a name that resounds through history and art, holds various meanings and connections to different places and individuals

Background imageSimeon Collection: Jean Simeon Chardin, French (1699-1779), Still Life with Game, probably 1750s, oil

Jean Simeon Chardin, French (1699-1779), Still Life with Game, probably 1750s, oil on canvas

Background imageSimeon Collection: Jean Simeon Chardin, French (1699-1779), Fruit, Jug, and a Glass, c

Jean Simeon Chardin, French (1699-1779), Fruit, Jug, and a Glass, c. 1726-1728, oil on canvas

Background imageSimeon Collection: Maesta: Christ Among the Doctors, 1308-11

Maesta: Christ Among the Doctors, 1308-11
XJL62418 Maesta: Christ Among the Doctors, 1308-11 by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); 42x43 cm cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: from the back of the Maesta Altarpiece)

Background imageSimeon Collection: Saint Simeon and Saint Lazarus, c. 1503 (oil on panel) (see also 498671)

Saint Simeon and Saint Lazarus, c. 1503 (oil on panel) (see also 498671)
XIR498175 Saint Simeon and Saint Lazarus, c.1503 (oil on panel) (see also 498671) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 97x55 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Background imageSimeon Collection: The Presentation at the Temple, from the Altar Frontal of Santa Maria d Avia

The Presentation at the Temple, from the Altar Frontal of Santa Maria d Avia
XIR498161 The Presentation at the Temple, from the Altar Frontal of Santa Maria d Avia, Bergueda, 1170-90 (tempera on poplar panel) (detail of 223698) by Master of AviA (fl.1170-1200)

Background imageSimeon Collection: Jacques-Philippe Le Bas after Jean Sima on Chardin (French, 1707 - 1783), Etude du dessin

Jacques-Philippe Le Bas after Jean Sima on Chardin (French, 1707 - 1783), Etude du dessin
Jacques-Philippe Le Bas after Jean Sima© on Chardin (French, 1707 - 1783), Etude du dessin, 1757, etching and engraving

Background imageSimeon Collection: Pierre Louis de Surugue after Jean Sima on Chardin, French (1710 or 1716-1772), The

Pierre Louis de Surugue after Jean Sima on Chardin, French (1710 or 1716-1772), The
Pierre Louis de Surugue after Jean Sima© on Chardin (French, 1710 or 1716 - 1772), The Blind Beggar, engraving

Background imageSimeon Collection: Bernard Lepicie after Jean Sima on Chardin (French, 1698 - 1755), Jeune fille au volant

Bernard Lepicie after Jean Sima on Chardin (French, 1698 - 1755), Jeune fille au volant
Bernard Lepicie after Jean Sima© on Chardin (French, 1698 - 1755), Jeune fille au volant (Jeune fille a la raguette), 1742, engraving [progress proof]

Background imageSimeon Collection: Charles-Nicolas Cochin I after Jean Sima on Chardin (French, 1688 - 1754), Le Garcon

Charles-Nicolas Cochin I after Jean Sima on Chardin (French, 1688 - 1754), Le Garcon
Charles-Nicolas Cochin I after Jean Sima© on Chardin (French, 1688 - 1754), Le Garcon cabaretier, 1740, engraving

Background imageSimeon Collection: Jean Francois Rousseau (French, born c. 1740), Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin, 1776

Jean Francois Rousseau (French, born c. 1740), Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin, 1776, etching

Background imageSimeon Collection: Simeon Solomon, I Am Starving, British, 1840-1905, 1857, pen and black ink with gray wash

Simeon Solomon, I Am Starving, British, 1840-1905, 1857, pen and black ink with gray wash
Simeon Solomon, I Am Starving, British, 1840 - 1905, 1857, pen and black ink with gray wash

Background imageSimeon Collection: Simeon Solomon, King Solomon, British, 1840 - 1905, 1872 or 1874, egg tempera (?)

Simeon Solomon, King Solomon, British, 1840 - 1905, 1872 or 1874, egg tempera (?) with touches of varnish on paper mounted to board

Background imageSimeon Collection: Jean Sima on Chardin, Still Life with a White Mug, French, 1699 - 1779, c

Jean Sima on Chardin, Still Life with a White Mug, French, 1699 - 1779, c
Jean Sima© on Chardin, Still Life with a White Mug, French, 1699 - 1779, c. 1764, oil on canvas

Background imageSimeon Collection: Jean Sima on Chardin (French, 1699 - 1779), Soap Bubbles, probably 1733-1734, oil

Jean Sima on Chardin (French, 1699 - 1779), Soap Bubbles, probably 1733-1734, oil
Jean Sima© on Chardin (French, 1699 - 1779), Soap Bubbles, probably 1733-1734, oil on canvas

Background imageSimeon Collection: Life of Christ, Circumcision, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for the Church

Life of Christ, Circumcision, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for the Church
XIR414519 Life of Christ, Circumcision, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for the Church Saint-Merri in Paris, c.1585-90 (pierre noire & wash & white highlights on paper) by Lerambert

Background imageSimeon Collection: The Presentation in the Temple (fresco)

The Presentation in the Temple (fresco)
XIR386037 The Presentation in the Temple (fresco) by French School, (12th century); Eglise de St. Martin de Nohant-Vic, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSimeon Collection: Adoration of the Magi: Right wing of triptych, depicting the Presentation in the Temple, c

Adoration of the Magi: Right wing of triptych, depicting the Presentation in the Temple, c
XIR36937 Adoration of the Magi: Right wing of triptych, depicting the Presentation in the Temple, c.1470-72 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 95x63 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imageSimeon Collection: The Circumcision (oil on canvas)

The Circumcision (oil on canvas)
BAL347479 The Circumcision (oil on canvas) by Catena, Vincenzo di Biagio (c.1470-1531); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSimeon Collection: Ancient Palestine, from The Citizens Atlas of the World, published in London, c

Ancient Palestine, from The Citizens Atlas of the World, published in London, c
KW287952 Ancient Palestine, from The Citizens Atlas of the World, published in London, c.1899 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageSimeon Collection: Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR248255 Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Stella, Jacques (1596-1657); 340x222 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Beziers, France; (add.info.: la Presentation au Temple; ); French

Background imageSimeon Collection: Presentation in the Temple, 1654 (mezzotint) (b / w photo)

Presentation in the Temple, 1654 (mezzotint) (b / w photo)
XIR238396 Presentation in the Temple, 1654 (mezzotint) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

Background imageSimeon Collection: Altar Frontal of Santa Maria d Avia, Bergueda, 1170-90 (tempera on poplar panel)

Altar Frontal of Santa Maria d Avia, Bergueda, 1170-90 (tempera on poplar panel)
XIR223698 Altar Frontal of Santa Maria d Avia, Bergueda, 1170-90 (tempera on poplar panel) (see also 498161 and 54274) by Master of AviA (fl.1170-1200); 105x175 cm; Museo de Arte de Catalunya

Background imageSimeon Collection: Presentation of Christ in the Temple (oil on panel)

Presentation of Christ in the Temple (oil on panel)
XIR202253 Presentation of Christ in the Temple (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageSimeon Collection: Presentation in the Temple (etching) (b / w photo)

Presentation in the Temple (etching) (b / w photo)
XIR238395 Presentation in the Temple (etching) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageSimeon Collection: Josephs brothers go to Egypt with Benjamin, Robert de Baudous, Lucas van Leyden

Josephs brothers go to Egypt with Benjamin, Robert de Baudous, Lucas van Leyden, 1591 - 1659

Background imageSimeon Collection: The Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas)

The Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas)
XIR162972 The Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas) by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); 71x61 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSimeon Collection: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (pen and ink and brush on paper)

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (pen and ink and brush on paper)
XKH145557 The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (pen and ink and brush on paper) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 17.5x23 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch

Background imageSimeon Collection: The Presentation in the Temple, from the Dome Altar, 1499 (tempera on panel)

The Presentation in the Temple, from the Dome Altar, 1499 (tempera on panel)
XKH145514 The Presentation in the Temple, from the Dome Altar, 1499 (tempera on panel) by Stumme, Absolon (15th century); 233x171 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Background imageSimeon Collection: Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Justus van den Nijpoort, 1635 - 1692

Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Justus van den Nijpoort, 1635 - 1692

Background imageSimeon Collection: Simeon and Levi kill the Shechemites, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Simeon and Levi kill the Shechemites, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Background imageSimeon Collection: Altarpiece of the Seven Joys of the Virgin, depicting the Adoration of the Magi

Altarpiece of the Seven Joys of the Virgin, depicting the Adoration of the Magi
XIR215399 Altarpiece of the Seven Joys of the Virgin, depicting the Adoration of the Magi, The Presentation in the Temple and Christ Appearing to Mary

Background imageSimeon Collection: Jean Simeon Chardin, The Kitchen Maid, French, 1699-1779, 1738, oil on canvas

Jean Simeon Chardin, The Kitchen Maid, French, 1699-1779, 1738, oil on canvas

Background imageSimeon Collection: SIMEON DAVISON FESS (1861-1936). Republican politician and educator. Photograph, 1913

SIMEON DAVISON FESS (1861-1936). Republican politician and educator. Photograph, 1913

Background imageSimeon Collection: JEAN-BAPTISTE CHARDIN (1699-1779). Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin. French painter

JEAN-BAPTISTE CHARDIN (1699-1779). Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin. French painter. Self-portrait with eyeshade. Pastel, 1775

Background imageSimeon Collection: NEW MEXICO: PUEBLO DANCE. Jemez Pueblo men in a ceremonial dance in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO: PUEBLO DANCE. Jemez Pueblo men in a ceremonial dance in New Mexico. Photograph by Simeon Schwemberger, c1908

Background imageSimeon Collection: NEW MEXICO: PUEBLO DANCE. Jemez Pueblo men and women in a ceremonial dance in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO: PUEBLO DANCE. Jemez Pueblo men and women in a ceremonial dance in New Mexico. Photograph by Simeon Schwemberger, c1908

Background imageSimeon Collection: NAVAJO WOMAN, c1906. An elderly Navajo woman identified as Mrs

NAVAJO WOMAN, c1906. An elderly Navajo woman identified as Mrs. Red Burro, seated on a log in front of a covered wagon. Photograph by Simeon Schwemberger, c1906

Background imageSimeon Collection: The Bourzat Fountain at Brive, France

The Bourzat Fountain at Brive, France. Pierre-Simeon Bourzat (1800-1868) - lawyer, friend of Victor Hugo and advocate for the poor. Date: circa 1907

Background imageSimeon Collection: Skeleton of Mammoth discovered in 1817 by Dr Mitchell of New York at Goschen, Orange County

Skeleton of Mammoth discovered in 1817 by Dr Mitchell of New York at Goschen, Orange County and later assembled in the Philadelphia Museum. From Simeon Shaw Nature Displayed, London, 1823. Lithograph

Background imageSimeon Collection: Rhubarb (Rheum officinalis) used as a laxative, a tonic and an astringent. Hand coloured

Rhubarb (Rheum officinalis) used as a laxative, a tonic and an astringent. Hand coloured engraving from Simeon Shaw Nature Displayed, London, 1823

Background imageSimeon Collection: St Simeon (Simon) Stylites (387-459) Hermit of the Pillar. Syrian pillar-saint. 7

St Simeon (Simon) Stylites (387-459) Hermit of the Pillar. Syrian pillar-saint. 7 years self-imposed solitude in Syrian monastery, then spent 30 years on top of a 72ft pillar preaching to the crowds

Background imageSimeon Collection: Fossilised skeleton of a Megatherium or Giant Sloth, found in Paraguay in about 1796

Fossilised skeleton of a Megatherium or Giant Sloth, found in Paraguay in about 1796. Lithograph from Nature Displayed by Simeon Shaw (London, 1823)

Background imageSimeon Collection: The Presentation at the Temple and The Flight Into Egypt. From a triptych. Virgin Mary

The Presentation at the Temple and The Flight Into Egypt. From a triptych. Virgin Mary, St Simeon, the prophetess Anna, St Joseph Holy Family

Background imageSimeon Collection: Allspice: Pimenta diocia also naked P officinalis, Native to West Indies and Central America

Allspice: Pimenta diocia also naked P officinalis, Native to West Indies and Central America. 1823. Berries of tree provide an aromatic spice. From Nature Displayed by Simeon Shaw. (London, 1823)

Background imageSimeon Collection: Cross-section of the Brocken, Harz Mountains, showing strata. From Simeon Shaw Nature Displayed

Cross-section of the Brocken, Harz Mountains, showing strata. From Simeon Shaw Nature Displayed, London, 1823

Background imageSimeon Collection: Cross-section of Headen Hill, near Allum Bay, Isle of Wight, England, showing geological strata

Cross-section of Headen Hill, near Allum Bay, Isle of Wight, England, showing geological strata. From Simeon Shaw Nature Displayed, London 1823

Background imageSimeon Collection: Copper Pot, Jug, and Slice of Salmon. Oil on canvas by Jean-Baptiste-Sim

Copper Pot, Jug, and Slice of Salmon. Oil on canvas by Jean-Baptiste-Sim
CHARDIN: COPPER POT. Copper Pot, Jug, and Slice of Salmon. Oil on canvas by Jean-Baptiste-Sim

Background imageSimeon Collection: AMERICAN JUDAISM, 1877. Inauguration of Master Simeon Marcus as a Member of the Holy House of

AMERICAN JUDAISM, 1877. Inauguration of Master Simeon Marcus as a Member of the Holy House of Israel in Boston. Wood engraving, American, 1877




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Simeon, a name that resounds through history and art, holds various meanings and connections to different places and individuals. In the heart of Cambridgeshire stands Ely Cathedral, an architectural marvel that has witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls. One such tale involves Charles Simeon, a prominent figure in the cathedral's history. Charles Simeon was not only associated with Ely Cathedral but also played a significant role in shaping its religious landscape. Known for his evangelical preaching style during the late 18th century, he left an indelible mark on the community. Intriguingly, there is another connection between Simeon and Jesus himself. A captivating fresco by Giotto from 1305 depicts "Jesus Presented to God" in the Scrovegni Chapel located in Padua. This artwork serves as a visual representation of an event described in biblical texts where Jesus is brought to the temple by Mary and Joseph. Another fascinating depiction can be found within Ely Cathedral itself. Created by artist FC Varley between 1924-1926, this painting titled "Meeting Simeon" captures a moment of encounter between two individuals whose lives intertwine amidst sacred surroundings. The influence extends beyond paintings; it reaches into other forms of artistic expression too. Jean-Baptiste-Sim's oil on canvas showcases yet another interpretation connected to this name—a testament to how artists throughout time have been inspired by it. Even Greek Orthodox iconography pays homage to St. Simeon's legacy with depictions adorning St. Georges Orthodox Church in Madaba—an emblematic portrayal that resonates deeply within their faith tradition. However, not all references are tied directly to religion or artistry alone; some connect us with historical figures like Charles Simeon (Kay) or even Sydney-based entrepreneur Simeon Lord who made his mark on Australia back in 1813. Lastly, we journey to Syria, where Byzantine art flourished.