Design for a Lunette: St John
Frederic James Shields 1833 - 1911
Summary
A male robed figure sits on a marble seat and looks straight out at the viewer. His arms are stretched out to his sides and in his right hand he holds a book open at the page which reads, " I am the way and the truth and the life." Under his left arm is a large eagle with its wings outstretched and its head and beak turned towards the figure. In his left hand he holds the branch of a plant. Behind the figure are clouds and seven lit lamps forming an arch shape around him. The figure has an old, lined face, white hair and a very long beard, his head is surrounded by a halo. By his bare feet at the bottom of the image is a wooden bucket which has been knocked over.
Object Name
Design for a Lunette: St John
Creators Name
Date Created
unknown
accession number
1917.293
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
Medium
watercolour
pen
ink
chalk
lead white heightening
Credit
Leicester Collier Bequest
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