St John the Evangelist
Renaissance
1629
San Silvestro al Quirinale
Alessandro Algardi (1598 – 1654)
Alessandro Algardi (1598-1654) was a leading Italian Baroque sculptor rivaling Bernini. Known for realistic portrait busts, monumental tombs like Pope Leo XI's, and classicizing style. Explore his dramatic & dignified works!
San Silvestro al Quirinale (Rome, Italy)
Explore San Silvestro al Quirinale: A hidden Roman gem with stunning Baroque art, relics (including John the Baptist's head), and a rich history near the Quirinal Palace.
About this artwork
- Title: St John the Evangelist
- Artist: Alessandro Algardi
- Year: 1629
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: San Silvestro al Quirinale
- Movement: Renaissance
- Corpus context: classical renaissance ideals, algardi's signature style
- Keywords: marble statue john, sculpture niche art, contrapposto figure
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
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