St. John the Evangelist (El Greco Improvisation)
Print information
- Artwork printed by EPSON Stylus Pro 7880 (Epson Ultra Chrome K3 Vivid Magenta) on canvas.
- Limited edition prints of 100. Each artwork will be individually printed, signed, dated and numbered by the artist Vladimir Zunuzin.
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- Year created: 2005
- Medium: oil on canvas
- Dimensions (cm): 115x90
This painting, St. John the Evangelist (El Greco Improvisation), merges the spiritual solemnity of El Greco with a modern abstract vision. On the left, the figure of St. John emerges with clarity, his contemplative gaze directed outward, his robe alive with flowing reds, greens, and blues. His face is serene yet piercing, anchoring the composition with quiet intensity.
Surrounding him, the background dissolves into luminous abstraction. Blocks of pastel pinks, yellows, and greens shift into brighter expanses of blue, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Architectural hints and fragmented forms suggest a sacred setting, yet they remain fluid, as if suspended between memory and imagination.
The contrast between the realistic figure and the abstracted environment heightens the work’s meditative quality. St. John stands as a symbol of vision and revelation, while the fragmented surroundings evoke the mysteries of divine inspiration. The improvisation transforms a classical subject into a vivid, contemporary meditation on faith and perception.
Painting process in details
