Saint John on the Isle of Patmos
1630
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1630
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint John on the Isle of Patmos is a 1630 ink by François Collignon, a Baroque work, depicting John the Evangelist, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a man sitting on a rocky island, writing in a book. He's surrounded by trees and a few buildings. The man is Saint John, who is said to have written the Book of Revelation. This etching is interesting because it shows a quiet moment in Saint John's life. It doesn't depict any dramatic events, just a peaceful scene. To learn more about this kind of artwork, look into the technique: etching.
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