He is holding a scroll (depending on the sculpture intended he may be shown holding a book) in which he has, or is writing, his revelation's. There is some debate as to just who the "John" of the book of Revelations was. There seems to be at least three candidates for the honor including John the apostle and John the presbyter. The third John is an unspecified member of the multitude of followers who also spread the word of the gospel after the crucifixion.
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Alonzo Cano, a Spanish painter, painted St. John of Patmos.
John Chase - artist - was born in 1810.
John Darby - Dean of Chester - died in 1919.
John McHale - artist - was born in 1922.
John Laporte - artist - was born in 1761.
John Hilliard - artist - was born in 1945.
The painting "Landscape with Saint John on Patmos" was created by the Dutch artist, Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Bruegel was active in the Netherlands during the Renaissance period, particularly in Antwerp and Brussels.
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church Complex was created in 1897.
A:The eagle is one of the images associated with Saint John the Evangelist. Because it was once thought that Saint John was also the author of the Book of Revelation, which was written on Patmos and signed by a person called John , the association became "the eagle of Patmos."
St. James the Greater was the brother of St. John the Evangelist.
Saint John the Apostle is the patron saint of many things but 'legion' is not one of them.
Yes, in Christian tradition, Saint John the Apostle and Saint John the Evangelist are believed to be the same person. He is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is also credited with writing the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation.
St. John the Evangelist is the patron saint of burn victims.
St. John the Evangelist
William Frederick Stineman has written: 'Saint John the Evangelist Church' -- subject(s): Church history, Saint John the Evangelist Church (Indianapolis, Ind.)
St. John was probably born about the year 10 AD.
Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist are two important figures in Freemasonry, serving as patron saints for Freemasons. Saint John the Baptist represents the virtue of introspection and self-improvement, while Saint John the Evangelist symbolizes fraternal love and loyalty. Their teachings and values are incorporated into Masonic rituals and ceremonies to remind members of the principles of the craft.
St. John the Evangelist is the Patron Saint of Grief.