John the Evangelist, by Vladimir Borovikovsky, 1804-09
Vladimir Borovikovsky (Russian/Ukrainian, 1757 – 1825) painted this emotional portrait of John the Evangelist from 1804 to 1809 using oil paint on pressed cardboard. Measuring 45.7 x 45.7 cm, it is an icon from the royal gates of the … Continue reading
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