The Apostle Peter Finding the Tribute Money in the Mouth of the Fish (The Ferry Boat to Antwerp)  1623

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. [br] 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 Jerusale...