Fishers of Men: Simon Peter and Andrew

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus walks along the Sea of Galilee and calls out to two brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew, who are casting their nets into the water. "Follow me," he says, "and I will make you fishers of men." Without hesitation, they leave their nets and follow. That ancient call echoes through every element of Edwin Lester's Fishers of Men, a luminous giclee print that places two silhouetted figures in a small sailing vessel at golden hour. Lester's composition breathes life into that scripture. The two figures here are brothers in every sense, bound by faith, purpose, and the shared work of moving forward together.

Simon Peter and Andrew were fishermen by trade, working the waters of the Sea of Galilee when Jesus called them. Simon Peter would go on to become one of the most recognized figures in the New Testament, a foundational leader of the early Christian church, and the first disciple Jesus named. His brother Andrew is traditionally honored as the first of the twelve apostles to follow Christ, earning him the title "the First-Called" in Eastern Christian tradition. Together, they represent the moment when ordinary men answered an extraordinary calling, leaving behind everything familiar to walk a path defined by faith.

The warm copper and amber tones of the water beneath them seem to glow from within, while dramatic clouds gather above rolling hills in the distance. One figure stands at the sail; the other rows. Together they move forward, purposeful and unhurried, as if their destination has already been decided.

Edwin Lester is a self-taught artist from Philadelphia, PA, whose sophisticated style of realism invites viewers into a rich tapestry of emotions and stories. By intertwining his personal beliefs and experiences, especially his faith, he creates artworks that resonate deeply. When asked whether he considers himself a spiritual or concept artist, Lester replied: "I paint images which are a part of my everyday life. God, love, simply living, trying to be the best I can at whatever I am trying to accomplish that day. For tomorrow is not promised. So today I will say what I can, do as I must, and paint what I can, even if it's just one stroke."

Fishers of Men is printed as a premium giclee on paper, measuring 20x20 inches. It is available unframed or framed in your choice of gold, black, or bronze, making it a meaningful addition to a home, office, or sacred space. Display it where you want to be reminded that purpose calls and the right response is simply to follow.