St John the Evangelist 1485 - 1576

"St John the Evangelist" is a 16th-century drawing by an unknown artist. It depicts the biblical figure of John the Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for the arrival of Jesus Christ. The artwork is on display at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The drawing's powerful lines and naturalistic details are characteristic of the Renaissance period. John is shown in a landscape setting with a staff and a lamb at his feet, symbolizing his role as a precursor and the lamb of God. The artwork's simple yet evocative style is typical of anonymous drawings from the 16th century.