The Four Evangelists (painting)

The Four Evangelists (French: Les quatre évangélistes) is an oil on canvas painting by the Flemish Baroque artist Jacob Jordaens, completed in 1625. The painting is 133 by 118 centimeters.[1] and is in the Musée du Louvre, Paris, France.[2]

Les quatre évangélistes
English: The Four Evangelists
ArtistJacob Jordaens
Year1625
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions133 cm × 118 cm (52 in × 46 in)
LocationMusée du Louvre, Paris

Description

The Four Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (the authors of the Gospels), are represented together engaged in study and discussion.[3]

References

  1. Book: Closing the Gap: Exploring the History of Gender Relations By Allerd Stikker, ISBN 90-5356-574-4
  2. Musée du Louvre
  3. Book: The A to Z of Renaissance Art by Lilian H. Zirpolo, ISBN 0-8108-7043-6


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