The Apocalypse

German 16th Century

Associated Names
German 16th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a majestic scene with a throne atop an ornate structure surrounded by clouds. A central figure adorned with elaborate garments and a headdress sits on the throne, emanating a glow. Cherubic figures are nestled within clouds around the central figure. Figures in flowing robes gather around the base of the structure. The background includes rolling hills and distant structures. The artwork features detailed linework to convey texture and depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    block: 26 x 15.9 cm (10 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 26.3 x 16.2 cm (10 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.145.13

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

printed text on verso: Der Prophet...; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: a71163

Wikidata ID

Q76335961

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