Who created "The Feast in the House of Simon"?

The Feast in the House of Simon was created by Pierre-Hubert Subleyras in 1738.

What medium is "The Feast in the House of Simon"?

The Feast in the House of Simon is etching on laid paper.

Is "The Feast in the House of Simon" in the public domain?

Yes, The Feast in the House of Simon is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Feast in the House of Simon

Pierre-Hubert Subleyras

1738

Medium

etching on laid paper

Dimensions

sheet: 33 × 60.2 cm (13 × 23 11/16 in.), cut to platemark

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

2015.193.1

Art Historical Context

Welcome to *The Feast in the House of Simon a captivating 1738 etching by artist Pierre-Hubert Subleyras. This print depicts a pivotal biblical scene from the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus dines at the house of Simon the Pharise and a woman anoints his feet perfume—a moment rich in themes of forgiveness, humility, and devotion. Subleyras, who trained in Paris before settling in Rome, infused his work with the elegant, graceful Rococo style, blending French refinement with Italian Baroque influences for a lively yet spiritually resonant composition. Crafted as an etching on laid paper, this tech...

About the Artist

Pierre-Hubert Subleyras (French) · 1699 –1749

French, Saint-Gilles-du-Gard 1699–1749 Rome

The Feast in the House of Simon

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