St. John the Evangelist 1490

"St. John the Evangelist", painted by Domenico Ghirlandaio in 1490, is a fresco located in the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy. Ghirlandaio depicts St. John in a seated pose, writing, with a traditional eagle symbol at his side. The saint's flowing garments and the luminous background evoke a heavenly presence, showcasing the artist's mastery of Florentine Renaissance techniques. The fresco is a testament to Ghirlandaio's ability to capture the essence of religious figures within a realistic, almost three-dimensional, setting.