Saint John the Evangelist Raises Satheus to Life
Medium
Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions
Overall 14 1/8 x 16 1/8 in. (35.9 x 41 cm); painted surface 13 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (34.9 x 39.4 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. W. Murray Crane, 1969
Accession Number
69.280.1
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Art Historical Context
In the late 14th century, Sienese painter Francescu Ghissi (also known as Francesco di Ce Ghissi) crafted this tempera panel, *Saint John the Evangelist Raisesheus to Life* (ca. 1370). Depicting a dramatic miracle from the *Golden Legend*, the scene shows the apostle John reviving Satheus, a man poisoned pagans, through prayer and divine power. Men and women witness the event, their gestures conveying awe and faith. Measuring just 14 1/8 x 16 1/8 inches, this intimate work likely served as a predella panel in an altarpiece, inviting devotees to contemplate saintly intercession. Ghissi's style...