Revelation of St. John: Four Angels Holding up the Winds

1511

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Revelation of St. John: Four Angels Holding up the Winds is a 1511 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?: 1511 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

In this painting, four angels are shown holding up the winds, as described in the Book of Revelation. They are depicted in a dramatic pose, with their arms outstretched and their faces contorted in effort. The background of the painting is a deep, foreboding grey, which adds to the sense of tension and drama. The painting is a beautiful example of Renaissance art, with intricate details and a sense of movement and energy. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume, adds to the overall effect of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Albrecht Dürer.