St. John of Nepomuk: Silent Witness by Unknown Artist. A bearded man in clerical robes holds a crucifix close to his face in a moment of quiet contemplation.

St. John of Nepomuk: Silent Witness

Unknown Artist

1700 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An intimate and atmospheric portrait depicting a saint in a moment of deep devotion.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

2 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A substantial work with a restful register with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

This 18th-century oil painting by an anonymous Slovak master captures St. John of Nepomuk in a silent, prayerful encounter with a crucifix. The work is characterized by its soft lighting and the meticulous detail of the sitter’s lace cuffs and fur-lined garment, reflecting the spiritual intensity of the late Baroque period.