St. John The Evangelist, Apostle and Theologian
St John The Theologian
Heritage: Bulgarian, unknown origin
Now in: Sofia, Chrypt Al. Nevski
Оriginal:17 в./84 x 46 cm
Replica:2002/80 х 47 сm
The saint is shown half-length, turned three-quarter face to the right, his chin resting in his left hand, a symbolic gesture, and the Gospel in his right hand, open at the initial words in Greek: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1.1)
Cat. № 1.801
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