Saint Simon
1750â1780
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt
Accession Number
1931-65-90
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Saint Simon** *Unknown artist, 1750–1780* *Drawing, Smithsonian American Art Museum*Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection *Saint Simon* is a 18th-century drawing depicting the revered apostle, likely Simon the Zealot, one of Jesus's twelve disciples known for his missionary zeal. Created between 1750 and 1780 during the colonial era, this artwork reflects the enduring role of religious iconography in early American visual culture. At a time when Protestantism dominated the colonies, Catholic-inspired saint imagery hints at diverse influences, possibly from immigrant...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...