The Evangelist St. John writing on the isle of Patmos, with his symbol the eagle on Patmos: vision of the dragon with seven heads
Summary
John was banished to Patmos by the Roman authorities during the reign of the emperor Domitian, where he wrote the book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament. In works of art, St. John is often shown holding a book or scroll, symbolizing the text of Revelation, or with a quill pen, signifying his role as an author.
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Date
1300 - 1500
Location
France
Source
National Library of the Netherlands
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Public Domain Marked