The complete set was hitherto known only at Dresden, and in the Albertina, Vienna. 1) St Matthew sits on a cushion, holding a book with an angel standing to the left with a scroll (main illustration); 2) St Mark kneels in the centre, holding an empty scroll and a lion with wings lies to the left; 3) St Luke kneels equipped with writing things and a winged bull stands to the right; 4) St John sits with a book and an eagle on the right.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Four Evangelists, 1460
Date supported
1912
Medium and material
Engraving
Dimensions
12 cm
Grant
300
Total cost
300
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