Saint John the Evangelist
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint John the Evangelist is a 1782 ink by John Skippe, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a figure with wings, holding a book in their left hand and a feather in their right. The figure is dressed in a long robe, with their hair blowing in the wind. The background features clouds and a body of water. The figure appears to be in motion, with their robes flowing behind them. The book they hold is open, with text visible on the page. The feather in their right hand is long and slender. The image is a chiaroscuro woodcut, created using a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark. The artist, John Skippe, was a Romantic painter who explored themes of nature and the sublime. You can explore more works by the artist, John Skippe.
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