Saint John the Evangelist Statue | All Finishes & Sizes

Saint John the Evangelist

Historical Significance

• One of the Twelve Apostles and author of the Gospel of John
• Known as "the Beloved Disciple," closest companion to Jesus Christ
• Traditionally believed to have lived longest among the apostles, reaching advanced age in Ephesus
• Authored the Fourth Gospel, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation

Iconography & Attributes

• Often depicted young and beardless, symbolizing eternal youth and spiritual purity
• Frequently shown with an eagle, representing divine inspiration and heavenly vision
• May hold a chalice or communion cup, referencing his role at the Last Supper
• Sometimes portrayed with a book or scroll, representing his written gospels

Patronage & Devotion

• Patron saint of theologians, writers, and publishers
• Invoked for protection against poisoning and for spiritual enlightenment
• Venerated across Christian traditions as a model of contemplative faith and mystical insight
• Feast day celebrated on December 27th in Western Christianity

Ortisei Craftsmanship

• Hand-carved in Val Gardena, Italy—home to centuries of Alpine woodcarving heritage
• Each statue reflects authentic devotional artistry and meticulous detail work
• Available in multiple finishes and sizes to suit personal devotion or liturgical settings

The #600/52A St. John the Evangelist Statue is available in multiple sizes and finishes

Notes

• This figure is available in both Fiberglass & Wood Carved
• Statue is also available in a 3/4 relief for wall hanging, please contact us for details and ordering
• Please contact us for for additional images, customization requests, and a freight quote. 

Wood Carved

• The Demetz Art Studio has been working with wood for over 130 years, following the tradition of wood carving in Val Gardena. Wood carvings are valuable for their timeless beauty as they become more precious with age.
• The kind of wood used to create these fine works of art is called Linden wood or Lime wood (Lat. Tilia). It is imported rom Eastern Europe, cut, and kiln dried in the workshop. After that, blocks of wood get glued together to form the block needed for the size of the statue to be carved.
• Linden wood is used for carving because it is not too hard, fairly white in color and when professionally kiln dried, it does not make small cracks later. The latter is much more likely to happen with pine wood. Only the heartwood of the tree trunk is used because it is almost knotless. That way the wooden statue will have an even, homogeneous surface and a fine woodgrain appearance.
• In Val Gardena, a Northern region of Italy, the tradition of wood carving dates back to the 17th century
• The colors used in the studio are regular oil colors. Even though the statues look polychrome, the artists use only 12 basic colors. These get mixed by hand to obtain endless varieties and shades. The final result depends on the pigments, the technique, the manual skills and the experience of the master painter. As a result, each statue is a unique piece in its coloring and design.

Fiberglass

• Made from a mixture of fiberglass and resin, these statues are lightweight, weather resistant and easy to maintain. Thanks to these characteristics it makes them a popular choice for both, indoor and outdoor settings.
• Fiberglass statues in a monotone bronze, aluminum, terracotta or white marble finish are made using a special technique that lets them withstand the outdoor elements and makes them suitable for outdoor display.
• Colored fiberglass statues, instead, cannot be guaranteed for outdoor use. They are hand painted with oil colors using the same traditional technique as with wood carvings. Any kind of colors applied to a fiberglass statue will fade when kept outdoors.

Each artwork is uniquely crafted and handmade to order; it may be slightly different in shape, size, texture, and color from what is shown in pictures. All work can be customized in color and dimensions.

Full custom works are also available. To see samples of our custom statuary visit our renovations & interior site here.

Colored finishes and wood are not recommended for outdoor use. Fiberglass in a monotone finish is suggested.

All statuary is shipped freight and imported via Italy. A freight quote can be provided, and billed separately. Please allow 8-12 weeks for delivery.

The Demetz Art Studio is located in Ortisei, a small village nestled in the Dolomites, a famous mountain range in the Northern part of Italy, at the heart of the Alps. The Demetz Art Studio is a world renowned workshop that manufactures ecclesiastical art and continues the old tradition of woodcarving in Val Gardena. Its roots extend deep into the history of woodcarving, as a family business that was founded in 1872 and passed on from generation to generation. Demetz continues to fabricate woodcarving, bronze, fiberglass, mosaics, and marble.