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 Bible Art

Saint John the Evangelist
Artist: Cimbaue
 1301-02    Mosaic

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This mosaic of St. John the Evangelist was created for the apse of the Pisa Cathedral. It is likely the last work Cimabue completed before his death. The mosaic in its entirety depicts the Enthroned God at the center of the composition, with the Madonna on his left and Saint John the Evangelist on his right.

This mosaic measuring 385 x 223 cm, is inn the apsis in the Cathedral (Duomo) of Pisais  in Pisa, Italy.

Saint John the Evangelist
Artist: Donatello
 1410--11    Sculpture

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St. John the Evangelist is  one of Donatello's earlier works. It displays an unparalleled mastery of perspective.

Donatello portrayed St. John as a noble and introspective prophet. He is seated in traditional flowing robes that hide his body but show off a gracefully sculpted arm and torso.

The colossal marble piece was placed initially inside a niche of the Duomo in Florence. The statue was exceptionally well-received. It began a shift in the artistic climate away from Gothic Mannerism and towards naturalism.