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 print shows a winged figure holding a book and a scroll, floating above a sleeping man. The angel’s face is calm, with soft curls and a gentle expression. Below, the man’s head rests on a pillow, his face turned away. The artist used deep shadows and light to create a dramatic effect, making the figures stand out against the muted background. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.
