Artist: Jacob Jordaens
Date: 1634
Size: 467 x 279 cm
Museum: National Gallery of Denmark (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Technique: Oil On Canvas
The title refers to the Gospel according to St.Matthew (17:24-27) and points to the figure composition on the landing stage to the right.Jesus has sent the apostle Peter to the lake at Capernaum where he miraculously finds a coin in the mouth of the first fish to bite. The coin allows Jesus and his disciples to pay compulsory tribute money to the temple in Jerusalem.Flemish 17th century everyday lifeThe ferryboat, which has far more to do with Flemish 17th century everyday life than with biblical history, takes up the greater part of the canvas. The gunwale is only just clear of the water, meaning that the boat is heavily loaded with animals and passengers of all ages and nationalities.Jordaens
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