Who painted Saint John the Evangelist?

Saint John the Evangelist was painted by Giovanni Battista Bertucci in 1493.

Where can I see Saint John the Evangelist?

Saint John the Evangelist is held by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

What movement is Saint John the Evangelist?

Saint John the Evangelist is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Saint John the Evangelist

Giovanni Battista Bertucci , 1493

Saint John the Evangelist is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Giovanni Battista Bertucci. It dates from 1493 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

About this work

Overview

The painting Saint John the Evangelist is a 15th-century work attributed to Giovanni Battista Bertucci, an artist active in Faenza.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts John the Evangelist, a biblical figure, dressed in green and pink robes with a halo, holding a quill pen and a book. His upward gaze suggests a divine inspiration or vision.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth. Intricate details in the robes, such as folds and creases, convey texture. The work's style is associated with the Mannerist movement, and shows influences from Perugino and Pinturicchio.

History & Provenance

The painting is dated to around 1493 and is now held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Artist & collection

Artist

Giovanni Battista Bertucci

Giovanni Battista da Faenza, called Bertucci, who painted in the style of Perugino and Pinturicchio, flourished in the early part of the 16th century at Faenza.