St. John the Evangelist
- Culture
- German
- Date
- c.1500
- Material
- Wood with traces of pigment
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Collection
- European Art to 1800
- Current Location
- On View, Gallery 222
- Dimensions
- 13 x 13 1/4 x 6 13/16 in. (33 x 33.7 x 17.3 cm)
- Credit Line
- Museum Purchase
- Rights
- Public Domain
- Object Number
- 108:1926
NOTES
The downward curve of John’s mouth and the echoing arc of his eyes and brow let us know that the saint is in distress. Artists typically depicted John as the youngest and most emotive of Christ’s followers. This sculpture, originally a standing figure at the
base of Christ’s cross, conveys John’s tearful response to his master’s torture and death. While many South German sculptors created works made of bare wood, traces of color indicate that this piece was originally painted.
Provenance
by 1926
Mr. Rosenau, Switzerland [1]
- 1926
Jacques Seligmann & Co., Inc., New York, NY [2]
1926 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Jacques Seligmann & Co. Inc. [3]
Notes:
[1] According to a letter from Jacques Seligmann & Co., dated February 11, 1926 [SLAM document files]
[2] See note [1].
[3] Receipt of sale dated December 29, 1926 [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, October 29, 1926.
Mr. Rosenau, Switzerland [1]
- 1926
Jacques Seligmann & Co., Inc., New York, NY [2]
1926 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Jacques Seligmann & Co. Inc. [3]
Notes:
[1] According to a letter from Jacques Seligmann & Co., dated February 11, 1926 [SLAM document files]
[2] See note [1].
[3] Receipt of sale dated December 29, 1926 [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, October 29, 1926.
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