Who painted Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks?

Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks was painted by Jean Duvet in 1551.

Where can I see Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks?

Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks?

Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks?

Museum-quality prints of Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks

Jean Duvet , 1551

Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jean Duvet. It dates from 1551 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:"IOHA / NNES DV / VET / FAC" recto, on plate, on double-tablet at lower left. "HISTORIA / I CAPIT / APOCAL" recto, on plate, on plaque at lower left. "St. Jean voir 7 chandeliers d'Or" recto mount, lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "94" recto mount, lower right margin, black ink, unknown hand. Star, recto mount, lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "Co" recto mount, upper left margin, graphite, unknown hand. [Illeg] recto mount, upper right margin, graphite, unknown hand. [Illeg] recto mount, lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand.
Markings: Marked:"National Gallery of Art" verso, center right, black stamped ink. "LJR" verso, center right, black stamped ink.

About this work

Overview

Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks is an engraving on laid paper created by Jean Duvet in 1551. It is a representative work by the artist, known as the first significant French printmaker.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts Saint John experiencing a vision, surrounded by seven candlesticks with lit candles. He is shown in a contemplative pose, holding a book and staff, conveying a sense of serenity and spiritual introspection.

Technique & Style

Duvet's use of engraving and cross-hatching techniques creates texture and dimensionality, highlighting the scene's intricate details. The composition is characterized by a crowded arrangement and a naive quality, contributing to its distinctive, expressive style.

History & Provenance

Jean Duvet, active from around 1485 to after 1562, produced approximately 73 engraved plates. Saint John Sees the Seven Golden Candlesticks is dated to 1551, a period when Duvet was producing work marked by intense religious themes and a sense of freedom and immediacy.