Saint John the Evangelist
1771
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1771
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint John the Evangelist is a 1771 ink by John Skippe, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a winged figure floating above a rocky cliff. The person is holding a large book and a quill, looking down with a calm face. The background has soft clouds and a faint landscape, all drawn in shades of olive green and brown. The figure has a gentle, almost dreamy look, as if writing or reading something important. The artist used a mix of light and dark tones to make the scene feel dramatic but peaceful. Look up woodcut to see how this technique works.
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