The Vision of Saint John of Matha 1646 - 1707

"The Vision of Saint John of Matha" is a pen and ink drawing by Giacinto Calandrucci, an Italian artist active in the 17th century. The drawing, created between 1646 and 1707, depicts Saint John of Matha, founder of the Trinitarian Order, experiencing a vision. The scene features several figures, including a winged angel and a man bound in chains. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a study for a larger painting, revealing the artist's process and skill in depicting religious subjects. This piece is a testament to Calandrucci's talent in capturing the intensity of a mystical vision.