St. John with Serpent in Chalice

c. 1480–1500 Sheet: 20.3 x 10 cm (8 x 3 15/16 in.) Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/1925.991

According to legend, John the Evangelist was given a cup of poisoned wine that he drank without harm. As emblems of the tale, John’s chalice symbolizes the Christian faith prevailing over death, signified by the serpent. As a print, Meckenem's representation of Saint John like...

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engraving
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Prints

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