Apostel Johannes 1712 - 1786

Giovanni Marco Pitteri presents us with the Apostle John, captured with precise lines and thoughtful shading in this print. John is depicted immersed in writing, a quill pen held delicately in his hand, poised over the open book that rests before him. The act of writing itself is a powerful symbol, a means by which thoughts and ideas transcend the ephemeral nature of speech. Think of the ancient scribes of Egypt, diligently recording the deeds of pharaohs, or the illuminated manuscripts of the medieval period, each carefully crafted letter imbued with spiritual significance. The gesture of contemplation, head resting on his hand, echoes across centuries. The writing, the book, and the act of recording are laden with the weight of tradition and transformation. The image engages us on a deep, subconscious level, resonating with our own understanding of the passage of time, the burden of memory, and the enduring power of the written word.