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Saint John the Evangelist

Master of the Dutuit Mount of Olives

1460

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Saint John the Evangelist is a 1460 ink by Master of the Dutuit Mount of Olives, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Master of the Dutuit Mount of Olives
When & what style?: 1460 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a person in a red robe holding a small yellow bird. The figure has a golden halo behind their head and stands on a patch of green grass. The background is simple, with a red border and some faint green leaves around the edges. The bird looks like an eagle, which is often linked to Saint John the Evangelist. The colors are flat and bright, typical of this style of art. Check out engraving to see how artists created detailed images this way.