Artwork
Saint John the Evangelist Reviving Drusiana
Saint John the Evangelist Reviving Drusiana is an oil painting by Andrea Boscoli. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Andrea Boscoli's 'Saint John the Evangelist Reviving Drusiana' is a 1600 oil painting held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is a work of religious art created by a Florentine painter of the late Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene where Saint John the Evangelist revives Drusiana, a figure from Christian tradition. The saint, identifiable by his halo, is shown touching Drusiana's forehead as she reaches out to him, surrounded by onlookers.
Technique & Style
Boscoli's use of oil paint and his depiction of a dramatic scene with chiaroscuro, evident in the dark room with limited light, reflect his training under Santi di Tito and his study of works by Polidoro da Caravaggio in Rome.
History & Provenance
Andrea Boscoli trained in Florence and later studied in Rome, where he was influenced by antiquity and the works of other artists. The painting is now part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea Boscoli (c. 1560 – c. 1606) was an Florentine painter of the Renaissance. He was born in Florence around 1560. He was a pupil of Santi di Tito, probably in the eighth decade of the 16th century. It was perhaps…
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