Johannes de Evangelist 1650 - 1655

"Johannes de Evangelist," an etching by Gilles Rousselet, depicts the apostle John writing his gospel. The composition features John seated on a rock, with an eagle at his side, symbolizing his divine inspiration. John's focused expression, with his quill pen and open book, emphasizes the act of creation and the importance of his written words. This piece is a classic example of Baroque religious art, created between 1650-1655 and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.