St. John the Evangelist
1804
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
St. John the Evangelist is a 1804 unspecified by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This small, worn panel shows a bearded man in a robe, holding a book and a quill. His face is framed by a golden halo, and the background is dark. The edges are decorated with swirling, leafy patterns in faded blues and greens. The gold leaf halo and the man’s thoughtful pose suggest he’s a holy figure. The worn paint and aged metal frame hint it’s old, likely meant to be carried or displayed. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this strong light-and-dark contrast works.
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