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Saint John the Evangelist

painting by Franceschini
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The painting "St. John the Evangelist" was created by Baldassare Franceschini, an Italian Baroque painter. Franceschini, born in 1611, was known for his work in Florence, including notable paintings in the cupola of the Niccolini Chapel. His oil painting, "St. John the Evangelist," was made for the Church of Santa Chiara in Volterra and is considered one of his most significant large-scale works.1

St. John the Apostle, traditionally believed to be the author of the Fourth Gospel and other New Testament writings, was one of Jesus's twelve apostles. He and his brother, St. James, were among the first disciples called by Jesus. John, along with Peter, formed an inner circle of Jesus's closest followers.23

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  2. list of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus - St. John the Evangelist
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  4. Leonardo da Vinci - St. John the Baptist

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