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Saint John the Evangelist

John Skippe after Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a winged figure seated on a bird. The image depicts a figure with flowing robes, wings outstretched, holding an open book in one hand. The figure appears to be looking off to the side, with a serene expression. The lower part of the image includes a bird upon which the figure is seated. The bird's head is turned slightly upwards, following the direction in which the figure is gazing. The image is rendered in a warm, monochromatic palette. In the lower section of the image, there is some text, likely Latin.

Artwork Details

Date
1771
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut in tan and brown
Dimensions
3309 × 4707 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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