Giotto di Bondone
240.00x130.00 cm
Saint John the Evangelist
Artist
Giotto di BondoneDescription
An exquisite fresco attributed to Giotto di Bondone that depicts Saint John the Evangelist in a moment of deep contemplation, characterized by Giotto's signature naturalism and emotional intensity.
Historical Context
This artwork was created during the early 14th century, a period marked by the transition from Medieval to Renaissance art, reflecting the shift in focus towards humanism and emotional expression.
Artistic Movement
Proto-Renaissance
Year
1305
Dimensions
180.00 × 90.00 cm
Materials
Fresco
Technique
Fresco painting
Conservation Status
good
Location
Scrovegni Chapel
Provenance
Originally part of the Scrovegni Chapel, commissioned by Enrico Scrovegni in Padua, Italy.
Exhibition History
Exhibited in the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy; displayed in various art history retrospectives.
Inscriptions & Signatures
At the bottom of the fresco, there is a faint inscription identifying the figure as Saint John.
Frame Information
Framed within the chapel's architectural design, no separate frame exists.
Condition Reports
Regular maintenance and conservation efforts have preserved the fresco in its original context.
References & Bibliography
Documented in art historical texts, including 'Giotto: The Complete Paintings' by David G. Friedrich (1993).