Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860 · London ; New York : Longmans, Green · leaf 192
ST. JOHN. 159 me i a a a is oversetting the ink upon the pages ; another, in which he is stealing away the inkhorn. 2. As one of the series of apostles, St. John is always, in Western Art, young, or in the prime of life; with little or no beard; flowing or curling hair, generally of a pale brown or… … cup in the hand of St. John alludes to the agaehel wees eceeee of James and John requested for her sons the place of honour in heaven,— Ye shall drink indeed of my cup.’ As in other instances, the legend was invented to explain the symbol. When the cup has the consecrated wafer instead of the…
Christian art and symbolism · Christian saints in art
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