Saint John the Evangelist on Patmos
1489 · oil on oak panel
Dimensions 63 × 43.3 cm
Saint John the Evangelist on Patmos is believed to have formed the wings of an altarpiece alongside St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness.On the reverse side Scenes from the Passion of Christ are painted in the style of grisaille (grey tones) which was a common characteristic of polyptychs. The altarpiece is believed to have been made for St. John's Cathedral in Hertogenbosch which would date the piece circa 1489.
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Saint John the Evangelist on Patmos (1489) by Hieronymus Bosch, oil on oak panel.
About Hieronymus Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch, born Jheronimus van Aken was a Dutch/Netherlandish draughtsman and painter from Brabant. He is one of the most notable representatives of the Early Netherlandish painting school. His work contains fantastic illustrations of religious concepts and narratives.
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