The Virgin and St John the Evangelist

attributed to Mattheus van Beveren, c. 1670

The figures of the Virgin and the Apostle John originally flanked a crucified Christ. The Virgin is represented with an expression of intense sorrow, while he gazes upwards in dismay. Her masterfully carved, flowing robes and her face were inspired by the Italian Baroque. John’s dynamic pose is derived from a famous sculptural group from Classical antiquity, the Laocoön.

  • Artwork typefigure
  • Object numberBK-2012-5-1
  • Dimensionsheight 34.6 cm
  • Physical characteristicsivoor