Saint John

Origin: Russia
Age: 2nd Half of the XIXth Century
Composition: Tempera on wood
Measures Cms: 84,5 X 33,7 X 3,0

Distinguished as “the beloved disciple of Jesus”, he was a Jew from Galilee and a fisherman. He was the youngest of the apostles and the only one who did not die martyred. The Lord wanted me to be with Him in his transfiguration, as well as in his Agony. Juan was the only one who stood at the foot of the cross with the Virgin Mary. When Mary Magdalene brought the news that the tomb of Christ was open and empty, Peter and John came quickly believing that the Lord had risen.