Who created "The Four Evangelists"?

The Four Evangelists was created by School of Cambiaso|Luca Cambiaso in late 16th century.

When was "The Four Evangelists" created?

This artwork was created late 16th century.

What medium is "The Four Evangelists"?

The Four Evangelists is Pen and brown ink, brown wash over traces of black chalk..

Is "The Four Evangelists" in the public domain?

Yes, The Four Evangelists is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Four Evangelists

School of Cambiaso|Luca Cambiaso

late 16th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brown wash over traces of black chalk.

Dimensions

17 1/16 x 11 5/16 in. (43.4 x 28.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.288

Tags

EaglesEvangelists

Art Historical Context

In the late 16th century, the School of Luca Cambiaso produced this captivating drawing, *The Four Evangelists*, a testament to the Genoese Mannerist master's influence. Luca Cambiaso (1527–1585), renowned for his dynamic, elongated figures inspired by Michelangelo, led a workshop that emphasized fluid line work and expressive poses. This sheet likely depicts the biblical authors—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—symbolized by traditional emblems, including prominent eagles associated with St. John, evoking the divine inspiration of the Gospels. Executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash over ...

The Four Evangelists

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