Artwork
São Mateus e São João Evangelista
São Mateus e São João Evangelista is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Garcia Fernandes. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
The painting São Mateus e São João Evangelista is an oil work created by Garcia Fernandes in 1520. It is a representative example of Portuguese Renaissance art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two apostles, Matthew and John the Evangelist, accompanied by an angel, engaged in writing. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation and shared activity among the figures.
Technique & Style
The work reflects the influence of the Northern Renaissance tradition, evident in its use of oil paint and attention to detail. The composition features a blue sky with a yellow section, and halos behind the apostles' heads, adding depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
Garcia Fernandes, the artist, was trained under Jorge Afonso in Lisbon and later worked on altarpieces and religious commissions in Coimbra and Évora. The painting is now held in the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Garcia Fernandes (died c. 1565) was a Portuguese Renaissance painter. Like many painters of the time, Garcia Fernandes was a pupil in the Lisbon workshop of Jorge Afonso, who was the court painter of King Manuel I. In…
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