Apostle John Collection

The Transfiguration of Jesus, ca 1380. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Transfiguration of Jesus, ca 1380. Found in the collection of the Transfiguration Church in Kovalyovo, Novgorod

The Transfiguration of Jesus, Mid of 16th cen Artist: Anonymous
The Transfiguration of Jesus, Mid of 16th cen.. Found in the collection of the Ikonen Museum Recklinghausen

The Transfiguration of Jesus. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
The Transfiguration of Jesus. Found in the collection of San Marco, Florence

The Last Supper (L'ultima Cena), by Andrea D'Agnolo known as Andrea del Sarto, 1525 - 1527, 16th Century
851317 The Last Supper (L'ultima Cena), by Andrea D'Agnolo known as Andrea del Sarto, 1525 - 1527, 16th Century, fresco by Sarto

The martyrdom of the Apostle John by death by burning oil, 15th century (woodcut)
5616136 The martyrdom of the Apostle John by death by burning oil, 15th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Transfiguration of Jesus, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Transfiguration of Jesus, 13th century. Found in the collection of the Boyana Church

The Transfiguration of Jesus, ca 1308-1311. Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna (1260-1318)
The Transfiguration of Jesus, ca 1308-1311. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Apostle John (engraving)
6028261 The Apostle John (engraving) by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apostle John)

The Transfiguration of Christ. Epitaph of Johannes Gockerlein, ca 1515. Creator: Apt
The Transfiguration of Christ. Epitaph of Johannes Gockerlein, ca 1515. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Kassel

The Transfiguration of Jesus, 1510-1512. Found in the Collection of Villa Colloredo Mels

The Transfiguration of Christ. Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)
The Transfiguration of Christ. Found in the collection of Pinacoteca Vaticana, Rome

The Transfiguration of Jesus, 12th century. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Transfiguration of Jesus, 12th century. Found in the collection of the Mirozhsky Monastery, Pskov

The Transfiguration of Jesus, 1497. Artist: Russian icon
The Transfiguration of Jesus, 1497. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Apostle John Matthew inside Lactatio St. Bernard
Apostle John and Matthew (inside), Lactatio of St. Bernard of Clairvaux (outside), c. 1490, mixed media on wood, 158 x 77.5 cm, unmarked, Suddeutscher Meister, 15. Jh

John Evangelist writing book apostle John possible attributes
John the Evangelist, writing in a book, the apostle John the Evangelist, possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalet with snake, eagle, palm, scroll, Johannes Lutma (1624-1689), Amsterdam, 1645 - c

Entombment of Christ, Ludovicus Siceram, Hendrick Goltzius, 1623

Christ and the adulteress, Elisabeth Marie Simons, Peter Paul Rubens, in or before 1784

H. John the Evangelist, Jan van de Velde II, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1603-1652

Christ on the cross, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Pieter Schenk (I), 1637

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"The Apostle John: Witness to the Transfiguration of Jesus through Centuries of Art" Throughout history, the Transfiguration of Jesus has captivated artists and viewers alike. From anonymous painters in the 13th century to renowned masters like Raphael, this biblical event has been depicted with awe-inspiring beauty. In a mid-16th-century artwork by an unknown artist, we see The Transfiguration of Jesus come alive. The scene is filled with radiant light as Christ stands gloriously transformed before his disciples Peter, James, and John. Their expressions reveal their astonishment at this divine revelation. Fra Giovanni Angelico's rendition from the early 15th century captures a similar sense of wonderment. His delicate brushstrokes bring out the ethereal quality of Christ's transfigured form while conveying a profound spiritual experience for those present. Duccio di Buoninsegna takes us back even further with his work from around 1308-1311. Here, he portrays the momentous occasion on a smaller scale but still manages to convey its significance through intricate details and vibrant colors. Moving away from paintings, an engraving depicts The Apostle John himself. This representation offers insight into how people imagined one of Jesus' closest disciples during that time period. Apt's epitaph honoring Johannes Gockerlein in ca 1515 features another depiction of The Transfiguration. It showcases Apt's skillful craftsmanship and attention to detail as he brings forth both heavenly radiance and human emotion in equal measure. Raphael's version from 1510-1512 demonstrates his mastery over composition and perspective. He presents multiple scenes within one painting - below lies chaos as possessed boy writhes while above sits serenity as Christ hovers amidst clouds alongside Moses and Elijah. Ancient Russian frescos also bear witness to this transformative event across different centuries - from ca 1380 to the twelfth century onwards - showcasing the enduring impact of this biblical account on Eastern Orthodox art.