Simon The Canaanite Collection

The Holy Family with Saints and Angels, 1606. Creator: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael
The Holy Family with Saints and Angels, 1606.

St Simon. Plate 4. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St Simon. Plate 4. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. St Simon is shown in a very classicised pose, concentrating intently on the religious tome that he is reading

St Simon (colour litho)
8635998 St Simon (colour litho) by Kandler, Wilhelm (1816-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Simon. Illustration for The Life of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by John Fleetwood)

Statue of Saint Simon, 19th century (sculpture)
8617834 Statue of Saint Simon, 19th century (sculpture) by Geoffroy-Dechaume, Adolphe Victor (1816-1892); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

Two amber figures of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Simon the Zealot, North German, circa 1695 (amber)
7414678 Two amber figures of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Simon the Zealot, North German, circa 1695 (amber) by German School, (17th century); Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire

S Simon;s Jude (engraving)
7182248s Simon;s Jude (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Simon;s Jude. Illustration for The Calendar of the Prayer-Book Illustrated (James Parker)

St Simon the Zealot (engraving)
7149630 St Simon the Zealot (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Simon the Zealot)

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In ancient times, Simon of Cana'an was a man ahead of his time. A Jewish leader from Galilee, he is known for his unwavering faith and unshakeable conviction in the face of adversity. According to Christian scripture, it was Simon who asked Jesus if He would grant him permission to crucify Him - an act that ultimately sealed His fate on Calvary's cross. Yet, despite this seeming betrayal, Christ forgave Simon and even entrusted his mother Mary into his care during those fateful hours leading up to the Crucifixion. This enigmatic figure has been immortalized in art and literature throughout history, serving as a poignant reminder of Jesus' boundless mercy and capacity for forgiveness - even towards those who would seemingly seek His destruction.