Artist: Unknown, Spanish School
Title: St. John the Evangelist
Date: 16th Century
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 50 x 20 cm
Condition Report: The painting shows craquelure throughout, with some flaking and abrasion marks around the edges. Despite signs of age, the integrity of the piece remains intact, and it retains its luminous, saturated pigments. The surface patina enhances the historical character of the artwork.

Description: This 16th-century Spanish School painting presents a solemn depiction of St. John the Evangelist. Rendered with delicate brushwork, the saint’s face exudes serenity and introspection, framed by a radiant halo symbolizing divine inspiration. His flowing garments, painted in rich, deep tones, contrast against the dark background, emphasizing the sacred aura of the composition. The artist skillfully captures the textures of fabric and skin, a testament to the period’s religious iconography.