Artwork
Copy of a detail of the Ghent Altarpiece, St John the Evangelist, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent.
Copy of a detail of the Ghent Altarpiece, St John the Evangelist, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent. is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Christian Schultz. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting is a copy of a detail from the Ghent Altarpiece, created by Christian Schultz in 1864. It depicts a single figure from the original work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Saint John the Evangelist, identified by the inscription 'S. IOHES. EVAN' at the bottom. The figure is rendered in a tall, narrow format, standing within a pointed arch and holding an object close to their chest.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in watercolour, giving it a soft and slightly blurry appearance. The dark background is subtly lit around the edges, creating a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
The painting was commissioned by the Arundel Society and later published in 1869 under Schultz's supervision by Hangard-Mauge.
Artist & collection
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