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Saint John The Evangelist Collection (#8)

"Saint John the Evangelist: A Journey Through Art" Step into the world of Saint John the Evangelist, as depicted by various artists throughout history

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: St John in Patmos, 1903. Artist: Hans von Kulmbach

St John in Patmos, 1903. Artist: Hans von Kulmbach
St John in Patmos, 1903. Plate taken from The Burlington Magazine, number VII, volume III (September/October 1903)

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Procession to Calvary, 1504-1505. Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)

The Procession to Calvary, 1504-1505. Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)
The Procession to Calvary, 1504-1505. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Saints Matthew, Catherine of Alexandria and John the Evangelist, c. 1450

Saints Matthew, Catherine of Alexandria and John the Evangelist, c. 1450. Artist: Lochner, Stephan (ca 1400 / 10-1451)
Saints Matthew, Catherine of Alexandria and John the Evangelist, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Miracle of the Host at the Tomb of Saint John, 1478. Artist: Malesskircher, Gabriel (ca)

The Miracle of the Host at the Tomb of Saint John, 1478. Artist: Malesskircher, Gabriel (ca. 1425-1495)
The Miracle of the Host at the Tomb of Saint John, 1478. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Saint John the Evangelist, 1478. Artist: Malesskircher, Gabriel (ca. 1425-1495)

Saint John the Evangelist, 1478. Artist: Malesskircher, Gabriel (ca. 1425-1495)
Saint John the Evangelist, 1478. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Christ giving the Benediction to John the Evangelist, c. 1450. Artist: Ritzos, Andreas (1421-1492)

Christ giving the Benediction to John the Evangelist, c. 1450. Artist: Ritzos, Andreas (1421-1492)
Christ giving the Benediction to John the Evangelist, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Benaki Museum, Athens

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Saint John the Evangelist writing his Revelations, ca 1455. Artist: Ritzos, Andreas (1421-1492)

Saint John the Evangelist writing his Revelations, ca 1455. Artist: Ritzos, Andreas (1421-1492)
Saint John the Evangelist writing his Revelations, ca 1455. Found in the collection of the Benaki Museum, Athens

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Transfiguration, c1519-1520. Artist: Raphael

The Transfiguration, c1519-1520. Artist: Raphael
The Transfiguration, c1519-1520. Transfiguration is described by Luke (9:28-36): (Jesus) took Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Scene from the Life of St John, c1320-1366. Artist: Taddeo Gaddi

Scene from the Life of St John, c1320-1366. Artist: Taddeo Gaddi
Scene from the Life of St John, c1320-1366. Found in the collection of the Loredan Palace, Venice, Italy

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: St John the Evangelist on Patmos, 1504-1505. Artist: Hieronymus Bosch

St John the Evangelist on Patmos, 1504-1505. Artist: Hieronymus Bosch
St John the Evangelist on Patmos, 1504-1505. According to the Bible, St John witnessed and recorded a vision sent by Jesus whilst in exile on the Greek island of Patmos

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Agony in the Garden, c1465. Artist: Giovanni Bellini

The Agony in the Garden, c1465. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Agony in the Garden, c1465. Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane while three of his disciples, Peter, James and John, are asleep. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Triptych of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist, 1479. Artist: Hans Memling

Triptych of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist, 1479. Artist: Hans Memling
Triptych of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist, 1479. Located in the collection at, Hospital Saint Jean, Bruges

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Deposition from the Cross, c1268. Artist: T oros Roslin

The Deposition from the Cross, c1268. Artist: T oros Roslin
The Deposition from the Cross, c1268. Two figures hold the body of Christ as a third removes the nails from the feet to free it fully from he cross

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: St John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup, 1636. Artist: Alonso Cano

St John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup, 1636. Artist: Alonso Cano
St John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup, 1636. According to the Bible (Matthew Ch20 v23), a cup of poisoned wine was passed to St John and, as he blessed it

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Four Evangelists, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico

The Four Evangelists, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico
The Four Evangelists, mid 15th century. The Evangelists are shown with their symbols: the Angel with St Matthew, the Lion with St Mark, the Eagle with St John, and the Ox with St Luke

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Rofeno Abbey Poliptych, 1330-1335. Artist: Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (ca 1290-ca 1348)

Rofeno Abbey Poliptych, 1330-1335. Artist: Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (ca 1290-ca 1348)
Rofeno Abbey Poliptych, 1330-1335. Found in the collection of the Museo Civico Archeologico e d Arte Sacra Palazzo Corboli Asciano

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Procession to Calvary, c. 1505. Artist: Ghirlandaio, Ridolfo (1483-1561)

The Procession to Calvary, c. 1505. Artist: Ghirlandaio, Ridolfo (1483-1561)
The Procession to Calvary, c. 1505. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Detail of a coptic wall painting showing two apostles, 6th Century

Detail of a coptic wall painting showing two apostles, 6th Century
Detail of a Coptic wallpainting form Baouit, Egypt, depicting John and Jacob/James, 6th Century. In the collection of the Coptic Museum in Cairo

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: St John in the Isle of Patmos, 1826

St John in the Isle of Patmos, 1826. St John the Evangelist in exile on the isle of Patmos, having been accused of being a magician. Whilst there he wrote the Book of Revelations

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: St John the Evangelist, c1808

St John the Evangelist, c1808. St John the Evangelist with his symbol, an eagle, reading from his Gospel; In the beginning was the word

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: St John on Patmos, 1865-1866

St John on Patmos, 1865-1866. John the Evangelist on the island of Patmos, in the Aegean, where he wrote the Book of Revelations whilst in exile imposed by the Roman emeror Domitian

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: St John the Evangelist from the Lindisfarne (Durham) Gospel Book, c720

St John the Evangelist from the Lindisfarne (Durham) Gospel Book, c720. Produced at Lindisfarne, England, it is St Jeromes Latin version of the four Gospels made in the 4th century

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: St John the Evangelist shown with his symbol, an eagle, 15th century. Artist: Giovanni di Paolo

St John the Evangelist shown with his symbol, an eagle, 15th century. Artist: Giovanni di Paolo
St John the Evangelist shown with his symbol, an eagle, 15th century

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Procession to Calvary, c. 1505 (oil on canvas transferred from wood)

The Procession to Calvary, c. 1505 (oil on canvas transferred from wood)
BAL99407 The Procession to Calvary, c.1505 (oil on canvas transferred from wood) by Ghirlandaio, Ridolfo (Bigordi), Il (1483-1561); 166.4x161.3 cm; National Gallery, London

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Saint John the Evangelist (oil on wood)

Saint John the Evangelist (oil on wood)
XIR905949 Saint John the Evangelist (oil on wood) by Piombo, Sebastiano del (s. Luciani) (c.1485-1547) (attr. to); Musee Municipal, Dole, France; (add.info.: Saint Jean l Evangeliste ); Italian

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Procession to Calvary, c. 1504-05 (oil on wood)

The Procession to Calvary, c. 1504-05 (oil on wood)
XCF285138 The Procession to Calvary, c.1504-05 (oil on wood) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 24.4x85.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: Altarpiece with 48 Scenes of the Apocalypse, c

Altarpiece with 48 Scenes of the Apocalypse, c
XCF282064 Altarpiece with 48 Scenes of the Apocalypse, c.1400 (tempera and gilt on panel transferred to canvas) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); 123.4x167.6 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum

Background imageSaint John The Evangelist Collection: The Entombment (recto) (1617-1618) (Black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and reddish wash

The Entombment (recto) (1617-1618) (Black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and reddish wash
XOS1765703 The Entombment (recto) (1617-1618) (Black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and reddish wash, red and blue chalk, and white gouache heightening) by Dyck



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"Saint John the Evangelist: A Journey Through Art" Step into the world of Saint John the Evangelist, as depicted by various artists throughout history. From El Greco to Dominico, these masterpieces capture the essence and significance of this revered figure. El Greco's painting portrays Saint John with intensity and passion. His piercing gaze reflects his deep connection to divine revelation, as seen in "The Angel of Revelation. " The vibrant colors and intricate details bring this mystical scene to life. Travel back in time with the Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, a remarkable tapestry from 1375-80. Here, Saint John is seated, holding a writing instrument to a tablet while an eagle stands beside him. This powerful symbol represents his role as the author of one of the four Gospels. Hendrick ter Brugghen's masterpiece "The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John" evokes raw emotion through its dramatic composition. The anguish on Mary's face contrasts with Saint John's serene expression, emphasizing their profound understanding of Christ's sacrifice. In bronze sculpture "Saint John the Evangelist, " we witness his noble stature and unwavering faith captured by an unknown artist in 1583-84. The attention to detail showcases his importance within Christian iconography. "The Adoration of the Lamb, " an engraving from 1498, depicts Saint John amidst a heavenly scene filled with worshipers. This artwork beautifully illustrates his role in guiding believers towards spiritual enlightenment. Frontispiece from "Apocalupsis cum figuris" (1511) presents us with another captivating engraving showcasing vivid imagery inspired by St. John’s apocalyptic visions. It serves as a visual gateway into his prophetic writings that continue to captivate readers today. "The vision of seven candlesticks" transports us further into St. John’s visionary realm through Albrecht Dürer’s detailed engraving from 1481.