Copy of a detail of the Ghent Altarpiece, St John the Evangelist, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent.
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a tall, narrow figure standing inside a pointed arch. The person has curly hair, a long robe, and holds a small object close to their chest. The background is dark, with a few faint lights around the edges. The name "S. IOHES. EVAN" is written at the bottom, hinting this might be a religious figure. The style looks soft and slightly blurry, like watercolor. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
