St Luke was one of the four evangelists and is believed to have been a painter. He therefore became the patron saint of painters and is often shown with a brush and easel. Luke, Matthew, Mark and John each wrote a gospel, which are the books in the Bible telling the story of the life of Christ. The evangelists are thus often depicted writing, as in this work.

Provenance: 2002.10, Given by Mrs. Linda Murray in memory of her husband, Professor Peter Murray, through the Art Fund.

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham
Material: Oil on oak panel
Artist: Juan Pantoja de la Cruz (1554-1608)
Date: Unknown

Image Details
Date: 7 Feb 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO: 600
Licensing: Image of a Bowes Museum asset. This image cannot be licensed.