The Four Evangelists
1625 John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
About this artwork
This large-scale oil painting depicts the four evangelists, each accompanied by their traditional symbolic attributes. It is a masterful example of the dramatic lighting and dynamic composition characteristic of Rubens' mature Baroque style.
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Peter Paul Rubens was not only a prolific artist but also a highly successful diplomat who used his travels to further his artistic commissions throughout Europe. The Four Evangelists are shown here with their traditional symbols: the lion for Mark, the ox for Luke, the man/angel for Matthew, and the eagle for John. Rubens' ability to infuse religious scenes with immense physical presence and rich, saturated color made him one of the most sought-after painters of the 17th century.
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The Four Evangelists
Peter Paul Rubens, 1625
