The Vision of Saint John

Description

The Vision of Saint John unfolds beneath a restless sky, with Saint John raising both arms in a sweeping gesture. Pale figures rise beside vivid green and yellow drapery, while the blue folds of his robe anchor the left side of the scene.

Attributed in the collection to El Greco, the painting builds its intensity through elongated forms and abrupt shifts of color and light. The figures’ upward movement and the flowing clouds create a powerful sense of expectation.