Saint John

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, c. 1425/1435

This is a painting of a scribe in a decorated manuscript. The painting shows a seated figure in a blue robe with a halo, writing on a scroll with a quill at a writing desk. The scene is framed with a rich architectural arch, and the surrounding page is decorated with vibrant red, blue, and gold floral motifs and filigree. The text in red and black script occupies a central portion below the artwork, set within fields of colorful flourishes. This is in the style of medieval illuminated manuscript art.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Date
c. 1425/1435
Type
Drawing
Medium
tempera and gold leaf on vellum
Dimensions
17.8 × 12.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a scribe in a decorated manuscript. The painting shows a seated figure in a blue robe with a halo, writing on a scroll with a quill at a writing desk. The scene is framed with a rich architectural arch, and the surrounding page is decorated with vibrant red, blue, and gold floral motifs and filigree. The text in red and black script occupies a central portion below the artwork, set within fields of colorful flourishes. This is in the style of medieval illuminated manuscript art.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700