The St. John the Evangelist Altarpiece

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:statue
gptkbp:art_movement Renaissance art
gptkbp:art_style use of light and shadow
chiaroscuro
sfumato
recognized as a masterpiece
realism and detail
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Hans_Holbein_the_Younger
gptkbp:artistic_influence gptkb:Gothic_art
German art
highly regarded by critics
contributed to altarpiece tradition
gptkbp:artistic_legacy inspired future artists
part of the Northern Renaissance tradition
gptkbp:artwork subject of art historical research
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Protestant_Reformation
gptkbp:collection private collection
gptkbp:color vibrant colors
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:St._John's_Church
gptkbp:conservation_status well-preserved
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Swiss cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced religious art
influenced later altarpieces
gptkbp:cultural_significance important religious artifact
important for understanding Reformation art
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:apostles
gptkbp:dimensions approximately 200 x 150 cm
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Basel_Art_Museum
featured in major exhibitions
gptkbp:features depiction of the Last Supper
gptkbp:historical_analysis valuable for historical study
gptkbp:historical_context Basel during the Reformation
gptkbp:historical_period Reformation period
gptkbp:historical_significance 16th century Europe
significant in art history
reflects Reformation themes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The St. John the Evangelist Altarpiece
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Italian_Renaissance
gptkbp:influences gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:innovation innovative use of perspective
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:church
gptkbp:location St. John's Church, Basel
gptkbp:medium oil on wood
gptkbp:notable_feature detailed facial expressions
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:The_Ambassadors
gptkbp:style gptkb:Northern_Renaissance
gptkbp:subject gptkb:St._John_the_Evangelist
gptkbp:symbolism represents faith and devotion
gptkbp:symbolizes Christian symbols
gptkbp:technique realism
layering of paint
gptkbp:themes faith and redemption
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of local church community
gptkbp:year_created c. 1520
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Johannes_Grünewald
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5