Saint John Devouring the Book
| Title | Saint John Devouring the Book |
|---|---|
| Artist | Albrecht Dürer |
| Date | 1498 15th century |
| Medium | woodcut on laid paper |
| Classification | |
| Holding institution | National Gallery of Art (Washington) |
| Credit line | Patrons' Permanent Fund and Print Purchase Fund (Horace Gallatin and Lessing J. Rosenwald) |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0) |
About this artwork
“Saint John Devouring the Book” is a work by Albrecht Dürer, dated 1498. It is executed in woodcut on laid paper and classified as print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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