Home > Arts > Artists > Albrecht Durer > Religious art
The Penance of St John Chrysostom, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
The Penance of St John Chrysostom, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Penance of St John Chrysostom, 1495 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 14963676
© The Print Collector
Albert Durer Albrecht Albrecht Durer Breastfeeding Cave Caves Crawling Desert Durer Family Life Feeding Guilt Guilty Hermit Legend Legendary Penance Princess Proverb Repentance Repentant Sinner St John Suckling Chrysostom Hands And Knees Infancy John Chrysostom On All Fours Parenting St John Chrysostom
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Muridae
> Desert Mouse
> Arts
> Art Movements
> Renaissance Art
> Arts
> Artists
> Albrecht Durer
> Engravings
> Arts
> Artists
> Albrecht Durer
> Fine art prints
> Arts
> Artists
> Albrecht Durer
> Religious art
> Arts
> Artists
> Albrecht Durer
> Renaissance art
> Arts
> Artists
> Albrecht Durer
> Arts
> Artists
> D
> Albrecht Durer
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> John White
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Landscapes
> Desert landscapes
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print, titled "The Penance of St John Chrysostom" transports us back to the 15th century, where we witness a powerful scene of repentance and redemption. Created by renowned German artist Albrecht Durer in 1495, this engraving beautifully captures the essence of religious devotion. In the foreground of the image, we see St John Chrysostom on all fours inside a cave, symbolizing his humility and penitence. Surrounding him are women and children, representing various aspects of family life and motherhood. The landscape behind them depicts a barren desert-like country, emphasizing their isolation from society. St John's guilt-ridden expression conveys his deep remorse for past sins while simultaneously seeking forgiveness through prayer. This legendary saint is known for his influential sermons that emphasized moral living and spiritual growth within Christian communities. Durer's masterful use of monochrome adds depth to the composition as light filters through cracks in the cave walls onto St John's humble figure. The contrast between light and shadow highlights both his physical vulnerability as well as his inner strength. "The Penance of St John Chrysostom" serves as a timeless reminder that no one is exempt from sin but can find solace in repentance. It invites viewers to reflect upon their own lives and consider how they too can seek forgiveness for their transgressions. Overall, this print showcases Durer's exceptional talent in capturing complex emotions within religious art while providing an intriguing glimpse into fifteenth-century Germany’s cultural landscape.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
