Saint John evangelist. Polychrome wooden sculpture

Altarpiece sculpted in half-round wood, polychromed and gilded.
Seated at his desk, he holds a stylus in his left hand and an inkwell in the other; elongated face, framed by long wavy hair, with eyes tapering towards the temples; he is dressed in a simple belted tunic and a coat, one side of which falls to the front of the knees. Hollow back.

Lake Constance region

Origin: Germany, Lake Constance

Medium: Wood

Size: Height 48cm Width 20cm

Period: Early 14th century

Condition: Slight accidents and losses

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