German, Ulm
Saint John the Evangelist, about 1500-1510
Polychromed and gilded lindenwood, 67.3 x 15.2 cm (26 1/2 x 6 in.)
This statue of St. John the Evangelist is polychromed and gilded linden wood. This standing figure of St. John is dressed in a long, flowing gold and brown robe. He appears to be light-skinned with dark brown wavy shoulder length hair. His head is tilted slightly to the right with a peaceful look on his face. He holds a gold chalice on a tray in his hand to the right and holds his hand to the left on his chest.
Chapel
Commentary
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