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The Four Evangelists: St. John

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a man with a beard and long hair sitting on an eagle surrounded by clouds. The man is wearing a robe with a sash around his waist. He is holding a scroll in both hands. The eagle has wings spread out to the sides and appears to be standing on a cloud. The man is sitting on the eagle's back with his right leg crossed over his left. The background has lines radiating out from behind the man's head. The image is in a rectangular frame with a thin border. The image depicts St. John from "The Four Evangelists." The style is detailed and ornate. The artist is Albrecht Dürer.

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658 × 893 px
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