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Mary and John the Evangelist
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The figures of the Virgin and the Apostle John originally flanked a crucified Christ. The Virgin is represented with an expression of intense sorrow, while he gazes upwards in dismay. Her masterfully carved, flowing robes and her face were inspired by the Italian Baroque. John's dynamic pose is derived from a famous sculptural group from Classical antiquity, the Laocoön.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineMaria en Johannes de Evangelist. c. 1670. Mattheus van Beveren. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
