Chalice of Saint John the Evangelist [reverse]
Hans Memling
Chalice of Saint John the Evangelist [reverse], c. 1470-1475
Oil on panel
Courtesy of The National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Samual H. Kress Collection
This sympathy card offers comfort in times of sorrow and uncertainty. A golden chalice with a serpent, drawn from the legend of Saint John the Evangelist, symbolizes protection through faith. The shaded alcove around it offers a quiet moment to reflect, remember, and begin to heal.
Currently held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., courtesy of the Samuel H. Kress Collection.
Chalice of Saint John the Evangelist [reverse]
Hans Memling
Chalice of Saint John the Evangelist [reverse], c. 1470-1475
Oil on panel
Courtesy of The National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Samual H. Kress Collection
This sympathy card offers comfort in times of sorrow and uncertainty. A golden chalice with a serpent, drawn from the legend of Saint John the Evangelist, symbolizes protection through faith. The shaded alcove around it offers a quiet moment to reflect, remember, and begin to heal.
Currently held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., courtesy of the Samuel H. Kress Collection.