St. John with Serpent in Chalice
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St. John with Serpent in Chalice by Israhel van Meckenem (German, c. 1440–1503) (c. 1480–1500). Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland Rights: CC0. https://clevelandart.org/art/1925.991

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According to legend, John the Evangelist was given a cup of poisoned wine that he drank without harm. As emblems of the tale, John’s chalice symbolizes the Christian faith prevailing over death, signified by the serpent. As a print, Meckenem's representation of Saint John like a sculpture in an architectural niche made it possible for more people to personally own a religious image that they might otherwise only have seen at a church.

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A monochrome engraving depicts Saint Jerome in a contemplative pose, holding a quill and a cup.

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