Saint John

After Anthonis Sallaert

Associated Names
Anthonis Sallaert

Artist After, Flemish, c. 1590 - 1658

This is a drawing of a seated bearded figure with a halo, holding a quill, alongside a winged animal. The figure is draped in robes and is holding a quill pen in their right hand. Beside the figure is a large winged creature, resting at their feet. The setting includes architectural elements in the background. In the foreground, a cup or chalice stands alone. The illustration is detailed with strong lines and shading, reminiscent of classic woodcut designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    block: 13.5 x 11.1 cm (5 5/16 x 4 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 14 x 11.6 cm (5 1/2 x 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.17.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 6, State only

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased 2004 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2007

  • The Baroque Woodcut, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2007 - 2008

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Inscriptions

recto: none; verso: at lower left in graphite in later hand: a z 7 / E Z 7; at lower right in brown ink in later hand: C [?] / July 20/35

Markings

none

Watermarks

to identify

Wikidata ID

Q76336039

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