Saint John the Evangelist in Bronze

Renaissance bronze statuette of a draped male figure holding an open book with an eagle at his feet

Antonio Susini

This bronze statuette depicts Saint John the Evangelist, one of Christ's twelve apostles, identified by the eagle at his feet and the open book he holds. Antonio Susini masterfully captures the saint's contemplative nature through flowing drapery and a serene expression. The compact composition demonstrates the artist's skill in translating monumental religious sculpture into intimate devotional objects. This work exemplifies the Renaissance tradition of bringing sacred figures into domestic spaces through refined bronze casting.