Saint John the Evangelist

17th century

Not on view

The youthful saint is shown with his attribute, an eagle. This small appliqué was undoubtedly conceived as one of four, along with Matthew, Mark, and Luke-the other authors of the Gospels. Such small busts are commonly encountered in ivory or precious metal adorning the arms of a crucifix or, as is likely in this case, the cover of a Bible.

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Exhibition History

Title: Saint John the Evangelist
Date: 17th century
Culture: Flemish
Medium: Boxwood
Dimensions: Height: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Miniature
Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Object Number: 64.101.1609
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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