10.25 X 10.25 Graphite on Paper
In The Chosen, Simon the Zealot (portrayed by Alaa Safi) is depicted as a former member of a violent Jewish revolutionary group, known for using a dagger to combat Roman occupation and oppression. Seeking purpose and redemption, he leaves behind his violent past to follow Jesus after witnessing the healing of his brother, Jesse, at the Pool of Bethesda.
Original artwork of Graphite on Paper 10.25 x 10.25. Created 2026.