Saint John the Evangelist - Agostino Carracci
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An engraving by Agostino Carracci from 1583 depicts Saint John the Evangelist holding the poisoned chalice. Carracci was a key figure in the Bolognese School of painting.
This engraving by Agostino Carracci depicts Saint John the Evangelist, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Carracci, an Italian painter, printmaker, and draughtsman, was a central figure in the development of the Bolognese School of painting, which sought to revive classical ideals in art. He was the brother of Annibale Carracci and cousin of Ludovico Carracci; together, they founded an art academy called the Accademia degli Incamminati. Their academy was influential in promoting a style that combined elements of the Venetian, Roman, and Florentine traditions. In this print, Saint John is shown standing, draped in a classical robe. He holds a chalice, a reference to the legend that he was once given a poisoned cup, but survived after making the sign of the cross over it, thus neutralising the poison. A small snake emerges from the cup, symbolising the poison's defeat. The landscape is rendered with fine lines, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The engraving demonstrates Carracci's skill in capturing form and texture through the precise use of line.
Saint John the Evangelist - Agostino Carracci
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Agostino Carracci
Bolognese painter, printmaker and co-founder of the Accademia degli Incamminati whose engravings influenced Matisse three centuries after his death.
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