Evangelist Art Groups Photos

The four Evangelists are often grouped around Christ or around a single object, often just as symbols: angel, winged lion, winged bull, & eagle.

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Ornate Imperial Gospel Book with symbols of the four evangelists in corners of the cover at New Aachen City Museum. Aachen, Germany.Ivory carved plaque of Christ & four Evangelists from Cologne at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.The Slain lamb with symbols of Evangelists from Apocalypse Tapestry at Angers Chateau. Angers, France.Pala d'Oro , gold altar front with scenes from Passion centered by Christ in Majesty with medallions containing symbols of Four Evangelists in Palatine Chapel at Aachen Cathedral. Aachen, Germany.
Ornate Imperial Gospel Book with symbols of the four evangelists in corners of the cover (795) (copy) at New Aachen City Museum. Aachen, Germany.Ivory carved plaque of Christ & four Evangelists (mid 8thC) from Cologne at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.The Slain lamb with symbols of Evangelists from Apocalypse Tapestry at Angers Chateau. Angers, France.Pala d'Oro (c1020), gold altar front with scenes from Passion centered by Christ in Majesty with medallions containing symbols of Four Evangelists in Palatine Chapel at Aachen Cathedral. Aachen, Germany.
Bejeweled binding box for manuscript with crucifixion & symbols of evangelists from Germany at Louvre Museum. Paris, France.Symbols of the four Evangelists surrounding center medallion on dome of Palatine Chapel at Aachen Cathedral. Aachen, Germany.Silver book cover depicting Sts John the Evangelist, John the Baptist, George & Theodore on ivory panels, together with Evangelists & two angels at Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Aachen, Germany.Carving of Christ surrounded by winged symbols of four Evangelists at University of Missouri Museum of Art & Archaeology. Columbia, MO.
Bejeweled binding box for manuscript with crucifixion & symbols of evangelists (1st half 11thC) from Germany at Louvre Museum. Paris, France.Symbols of the four Evangelists surrounding center medallion on dome of Palatine Chapel at Aachen Cathedral. Aachen, Germany.Silver book cover (c1170-80) depicting Sts John the Evangelist, John the Baptist, George & Theodore on ivory panels, together with Evangelists & two angels at Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Aachen, Germany.Carving of Christ surrounded by winged symbols of four Evangelists at University of Missouri Museum of Art & Archaeology. Columbia, MO.
Enameled plaques of cross with Christ & Evangelist symbols from Limoges at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.Gilded copper cross with Christ & Evangelist symbols from Italy? at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.Enameled cross with Christ & Evangelist symbols from Limoges at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.Waterford altar cross with symbols of four Evangelists at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.
Enameled plaques of cross with Christ & Evangelist symbols (1185-95) from Limoges at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.Gilded copper cross with Christ & Evangelist symbols (early 12thC) from Italy? at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.Enameled cross with Christ & Evangelist symbols (1225-35) from Limoges at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.Waterford altar cross (c1450) with symbols of four Evangelists at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.
Winged lion of Evangelist Mark on Waterford altar cross at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.Winged bull of Evangelist Luke on Waterford altar cross at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.Winged eagle of Evangelist John on Waterford altar cross at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.Winged angel of Evangelist Matthew on Waterford altar cross at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.
Winged lion of Evangelist Mark on Waterford altar cross (c1450) at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.Winged bull of Evangelist Luke on Waterford altar cross (c1450) at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.Winged eagle of Evangelist John on Waterford altar cross (c1450) at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.Winged angel of Evangelist Matthew on Waterford altar cross (c1450) at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.
Scottish cross with thistles and symbols of four evangelists at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Enameled bookbinding plaque with Christ & Evangelist symbols from Spain or Limoges at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.Altar painting with Christ, Apostles & Evangelist symbols from church of Santa Maria del castell de Besora at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Barcelona, Spain.Altar painting detail of Virgin Mary surrounded by Evangelist symbols from church of Santa Maria de Cardet at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Barcelona, Spain.
Scottish cross with thistles and symbols of four evangelists at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Enameled bookbinding plaque with Christ & Evangelist symbols (late 12thC) from Spain or Limoges at Cluny Museum. Paris, France.Altar painting (12thC) with Christ, Apostles & Evangelist symbols from church of Santa Maria del castell de Besora at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Barcelona, Spain.Altar painting (13thC) detail of Virgin Mary surrounded by Evangelist symbols from church of Santa Maria de Cardet at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Barcelona, Spain.
Stained glass window of Christ with four Evangelist symbols in Cathedral St Étienne. Auxerre, France.The Vision of Evangelist John painting by Meister der Johannes-Vision in Köln at Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Köln, Germany.Detail of Lion & Bull representing Evangelists Mark & Luke from Coronation of Mary with 24 Elders painting at Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Köln, Germany.Holy Trinity surrounded by four Evangelists & their symbols painting at Köln Cathedral. Köln, Germany.
Stained glass window of Christ with four Evangelist symbols in Cathedral St Étienne. Auxerre, France.The Vision of Evangelist John painting (c1450) by Meister der Johannes-Vision in Köln at Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Köln, Germany.Detail of Lion & Bull representing Evangelists Mark & Luke from Coronation of Mary with 24 Elders painting (1450-75) at Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Köln, Germany.Holy Trinity surrounded by four Evangelists & their symbols painting at Köln Cathedral. Köln, Germany.
Detail of symbols of Evangelists feeding grain into Machine to make Christian host painting by master of Hostienmühlen-Retabels of Ulm at Ulmer Museum. Ulm, Germany.Embroidered cloth with symbol of St John Baptist surrounded by winged symbols of the Evangelists from Schaffhausen at Ulmer Museum. Ulm, Germany.Symbols of the four Evangelists painted on vaulting of Ulm Münster. Ulm, Germany.Baroque ceiling painting of God with Evangelists surrounded by angels at Gößweinstein pilgrimage basilica. Gößweinstein, Germany.
Detail of symbols of Evangelists feeding grain into Machine to make Christian host painting (c1470) by master of Hostienmühlen-Retabels of Ulm at Ulmer Museum. Ulm, Germany.Embroidered cloth (1554) with symbol of St John Baptist surrounded by winged symbols of the Evangelists from Schaffhausen at Ulmer Museum. Ulm, Germany.Symbols of the four Evangelists painted on vaulting of Ulm Münster. Ulm, Germany.Baroque ceiling painting of God with Evangelists surrounded by angels at Gößweinstein pilgrimage basilica. Gößweinstein, Germany.
Ceiling mosaic of St Joseph with four winged symbols of evangelists at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Lyon, France.Medieval engraving of Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke & John in Unterlinden Museum. Colmar, France.Terracotta Evangelists figures by Alessandro Vittoria of Italy at Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago, IL.Four Evangelist paintings by Martin Fréminet at Orleans Beaux Arts Museum. Orleans, France.
Ceiling mosaic of St Joseph with four winged symbols of evangelists at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Lyon, France.Medieval engraving of Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke & John in Unterlinden Museum. Colmar, France.Terracotta Evangelists figures (c1580) by Alessandro Vittoria of Italy at Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago, IL.Four Evangelist paintings (c1605-8) by Martin Fréminet at Orleans Beaux Arts Museum. Orleans, France.
Carved wooden pulpit with marble statues of the Evangelists in St Peter's Church. Hamburg, Germany.Evangelist carvings on stairway of pulpit of abbey church of Saint-Étienne. Caen, France.Pulpit carved with Evangelists at Gottorf Palace Chapel. Schleswig, Germany.Pulpit with carvings of Evangelists at Christ Church Cathedral. Dublin, Ireland.
Carved wooden pulpit with marble statues of the Evangelists in St Peter's Church. Hamburg, Germany.Evangelist carvings on stairway of pulpit of abbey church of Saint-Étienne. Caen, France.Pulpit carved with Evangelists at Gottorf Palace Chapel. Schleswig, Germany.Pulpit with carvings of Evangelists at Christ Church Cathedral. Dublin, Ireland.
Pulpit ringed by Evangelist statues at St Patrick's Cathedral. Dublin, Ireland.Pulpit with carvings of Evangelists at Bamberg Cathedral. Bamberg, Germany.Altar supported by winged symbols of Evangelists at Marseille Cathedral. Marseille, France.Mural of Christ surrounded by symbols of Evangelists flanked by St Peter & St George at Bamberg Cathedral. Bamberg, Germany.
Pulpit ringed by Evangelist statues at St Patrick's Cathedral. Dublin, Ireland.Pulpit (19thC) with carvings of Evangelists at Bamberg Cathedral. Bamberg, Germany.Altar supported by winged symbols of Evangelists at Marseille Cathedral. Marseille, France.Mural of Christ surrounded by symbols of Evangelists flanked by St Peter & St George at Bamberg Cathedral. Bamberg, Germany.
Central portal with Christ & symbols of 4 Evangelists over saints Chartres Cathedral. Chartres, France.Evangelist detail of cast of Romanesque apocalypse arch of St.-Pierre abbey church from Moissac at Musée des Monuments Français. Paris, France.Christ with Evangelist symbols over Apostles on Last Judgment scene over portal of St Trophime church. Arles, France.Last Judgment scene with Christ & Evangelists over Apostles all surrounded by arch of angels over portal of St Trophime church. Arles, France.
Central portal with Christ & symbols of 4 Evangelists over saints Chartres Cathedral. Chartres, France.Evangelist detail of cast of Romanesque apocalypse arch of St.-Pierre abbey church from Moissac (Tarn-et-Garonne) at Musée des Monuments Français. Paris, France.Christ with Evangelist symbols (angel of St Luke, eagle of St John lion of St Matthew, bull of St Mark) over Apostles on Last Judgment scene over portal of St Trophime church. Arles, France.Last Judgment scene with Christ & Evangelists over Apostles all surrounded by arch of angels over portal of St Trophime church. Arles, France.
Riverside Church tympanum with symbols of Evangelists Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. New York, NY.Christ with four evangelistic symbols over central entrance of St John the Divine. New York, NY.Relief of Christ plus symbols of Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke & John over portal of University Chapel. Princeton, NJ.Relief of bull symbol of Evangelists Luke over portal of Princeton University Chapel. Princeton, NJ.
Riverside Church tympanum with symbols of Evangelists Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. New York, NY.Christ with four evangelistic symbols over central entrance of St John the Divine. New York, NY.Relief of Christ plus symbols of Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke & John over portal of University Chapel. Princeton, NJ.Relief of bull symbol of Evangelists Luke over portal of Princeton University Chapel. Princeton, NJ.
Stained glass windows with apostles & evangelists at Dunblane Cathedral. Dunblane, Scotland.Virgin, four Evangelists & saints stained glass under south rose window at Chartres Cathedral. Chartres, France.Stained glass with four Evangelists at Cheverny Chateau. Cheverny, France.Stained glass window with Evangelist symbols melting coin at St Lawrence Church. Nuremberg, Germany.
Stained glass windows with apostles & evangelists at Dunblane Cathedral. Dunblane, Scotland.Virgin, four Evangelists & saints stained glass under south rose window at Chartres Cathedral. Chartres, France.Stained glass with four Evangelists at Cheverny Chateau. Cheverny, France.Stained glass window with Evangelist symbols melting coin at St Lawrence Church. Nuremberg, Germany.
Stained glass windows depicting the Last Supper, Crucifixion & Evangelists with their symbols at Köln Cathedral. Köln, Germany.Stained glass window of Evangelists at Trinity Church. Boston, MA.Evangelists stained glass window in Chapel Royal at Dublin Castle. Dublin, Ireland.
Stained glass windows depicting the Last Supper, Crucifixion & Evangelists with their symbols at Köln Cathedral. Köln, Germany.Stained glass window of Evangelists at Trinity Church. Boston, MA.Evangelists stained glass window in Chapel Royal at Dublin Castle. Dublin, Ireland.
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