Peter Simon Collection

The Doctor Dismissing Death, 1785. 1785. Creators: Peter Simon, Francis Jukes
The Doctor Dismissing Death, 1785

Portrait of Petrus Simon (engraving)
820503 Portrait of Petrus Simon (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petrus Simon, Eques Calcographus)

The Seven Ages, Fifth Age: The Justice (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 7), first published 1801; reissued 1852

The Doctor Dismissing Death, September 15, 1785. September 15, 1785
The Doctor Dismissing Death, September 15, 1785

Anne Page, Slender and Shallow (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 1, Scene 1), first published 1792; reissued 1852

As You Like It, Act 5, Scene 4 (Shakespeare), September 29, 1792. September 29, 1792
As You Like It, Act 5, Scene 4 (Shakespeare), September 29, 1792

Hero Fainting in Church (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4, Scene 1), first published 1789; reissued 1852

The Enchanted Island Before the Cell of Prospero - Prospero... first published 1797; reissued 1852
The Enchanted Island Before the Cell of Prospero - Prospero, Miranda, Caliban and Ariel (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2), first published 1797; reissued 1852

Falstaff in the Buck Basket (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 3, Scene 3), first published 1793; reissued 1852

Shylocks House-Shylock, Jessica and Launcelot (Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 5), first published 1795; reissued 1852

Wet Parsons, 1785. 1785. Creators: Francis Jukes, Peter Simon
Wet Parsons, 1785

The Credulous Lady and Astrologer, 1786. Artists: John Raphael Smith, Peter Simon
The Credulous Lady and Astrologer, 1786. After John Raphael Smith (1751-1812). From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

Drawings Prints, Print, Wet Parsons, Artist, Subject, Aquatint, Designed, Etched
Drawings and Prints, Print, Wet Parsons, Artist, Artist, Subject, Aquatint by, Designed by, Etched by, Francis Jukes, Thomas Rowlandson, Peter Simon, William Parsons, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Hero, Ursula Beatrice, Shakespeare, Much, Ado, About, Nothing
Drawings and Prints, Print, Hero, Ursula and Beatrice (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 3, Scene 1), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Publisher, Engraver, Artist, Subject, After

Drawings Prints, Print, Anne Page, Slender Shallow, Shakespeare, Merry Wives Windsor
Drawings and Prints, Print, Anne Page, Slender and Shallow (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 1, Scene 1), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Engraver, After

Drawings Prints, Print, Falstaff Buck Basket, Shakespeare, Merry Wives Windsor, Act 3
Drawings and Prints, Print, Falstaff in the Buck Basket (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 3, Scene 3), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Engraver, After

Drawings Prints, Print, Hero Fainting Church, Shakespeare, Much, Ado, About, Nothing
Drawings and Prints, Print, Hero Fainting in Church (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4, Scene 1), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Engraver, Artist, Publisher, Subject, After, Peter Simon

Drawings Prints, Print, You Like, Act 5, Scene 4, Shakespeare, Boydell shakespeare Gallery
Drawings and Prints, Print, As You Like It, Act 5, Scene 4 (Shakespeare), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Artist, Engraver, Publisher, Subject, After, William Hamilton, Peter Simon

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Peter Simon was a talented artist and engraver who lived during the late 18th century. His works encompassed various genres, from portraiture to scenes inspired by Shakespearean plays. One of his notable creations is "The Doctor Dismissing Death, " an intriguing piece that he co-created with Francis Jukes in 1785. This artwork captures the theme of mortality, as the doctor confidently dismisses death itself. It serves as a reminder of our own mortality and the fragility of life. In another portrait titled "Portrait of Petrus Simon, " Peter Simon turns his artistic eye towards himself, immortalizing his image through engraving. This self-portrait showcases his skillful technique and attention to detail. Simon's fascination with Shakespearean themes is evident in several of his works. In "The Seven Ages, " specifically focusing on the Fifth Age: The Justice, he brings to life one of Shakespeare's most famous monologues from "As You Like It. " Through this depiction, Simon beautifully captures the essence of justice and its significance in society. Another captivating scene inspired by Shakespeare can be found in "Hero Fainting in Church" from "Much Ado About Nothing. " Simon portrays Hero's dramatic collapse during her wedding ceremony, highlighting both vulnerability and emotional turmoil. "The Enchanted Island Before the Cell of Prospero" transports viewers into a magical realm created by Prospero from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest. " Published first in 1797 and later reissued in 1852, this enchanting illustration showcases Simon's ability to capture fantastical elements within his engravings. Simon also delved into comedic moments depicted in Shakespearean plays such as "Merry Wives of Windsor. " In one particular scene titled "Falstaff in the Buck Basket, " he humorously portrays Falstaff being hidden inside a laundry basket while attempting to escape detection. Additionally, Simon collaborated with other artists like John Raphael Smith for pieces like "The Credulous Lady and Astrologer.