{"product_id":"saint-john-the-evangelist-agostino-carracci","title":"Saint John the Evangelist - Agostino Carracci","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-rake-in-bedlam-william-hogarth-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Rake in Bedlam - William Hogarth — William Hogarth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/title-page-illustrations-of-the-book-of-job-william-blake\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTitle Page, Illustrations of the Book of Job - William Blake — William Blake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Agostino Carracci","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768577761615,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768585560399,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768585593167,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768585625935,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57768585658703,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-John-the-Evangelist_Poster_CompositorV1_1779501605179.jpg?v=1779587419","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/saint-john-the-evangelist-agostino-carracci","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}