Saint John the Evangelist Vision

Saint John the Evangelist Vision is a 1784 painting by Pompeo Batoni. 



The artwork depicts Saint John the Evangelist in a dark, dramatic setting, seemingly writing or reading a book. Above him, figures appear to be floating or sleeping in the clouds. The painting is housed in the Estrela Basilica. The image provided shows the painting within its ornate frame, which is dark with gold detailing, set within a larger architectural niche of light-colored stone. The exact dimensions of the painting itself are not visible in the provided image.