Artwork
Ein Evangelist
Ein Evangelist is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Luca Giordano. It dates from 1669 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Ein Evangelist is a 1669 painting by Luca Giordano, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly man, likely an evangelist, with a long white beard and mustache, holding a small tool. His focused gaze suggests contemplation or creative activity.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, creates a textured, almost sculptural effect on the subject's skin. Shadows accentuate the man's facial features, adding depth to the image.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…
