St. John the Evangelist
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
St. John the Evangelist is a 1750 by Nicolas Larmessin, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a winged figure floating above clouds, holding a book and a quill. The person’s body is turned slightly, one leg bent, and they wear a loose, flowing robe. Their hair is curly, and they look down with a calm face. Below, a distant landscape stretches out with tiny buildings and hills. The text at the bottom calls this *St. John the Evangelist*, copied from a painting by Raphael. The artist, Nicolas de Larmessin, made this as a print, not a painting. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
