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Saint John the Evangelist

Unknown

1500

tempera

panel

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

High Renaissance Renaissance Religious John the Evangelist

Dominant colour

Saint John the Evangelist is a 1500 tempera by Unknown, a High Renaissance work, depicting John the Evangelist, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1500 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man with long, wavy hair, dressed in a red robe over a green shirt. He holds a golden cup in his right hand and a small object in his left hand. The background is a warm, golden color with a subtle pattern. The man's attire and the cup he holds suggest a sense of reverence and importance. The golden background adds to the overall sense of grandeur and solemnity.