Saint John the Evangelist

Art Historical Context

This exquisite brass figure of *Saint John the Evangelist crafted by an unknown artist in the third quarter of the 15th, hails from Tournai in the Netherlands—a renowned hub for fine metalwork during the late Gothic period. Standing at31.2 cm high, the sculpture captures the revered apostle, traditionally symbolized by his eagle emblem and role as Gospel author, in a style reflective of Netherlandish devotional art. Produced amid the flourishing trade and craftsmanship of the Burgundian Netherlands, such pieces often adorned altars, chapels, or private collections, blending piety with technica...