Vladimir Borovikovskij, San Luca Evangelista

Description

It is part of a series of four works depicting the Holy Evangelists.
Borovikovsky painted these works between 1804 and 1809 for the Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg.

Key Aspects:
- Traditional Representation: Saint Luke is depicted as an elderly man, with a beard, intent on writing the Gospel.
- Symbol: Often associated with the ox or winged calf.
- Style: Borovikovsky blends neoclassical elements with romantic sensibility.
- Context: The Kazan Cathedral was an important religious building.