Revelation of St. John: St. John before the Throne

1511

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Revelation of St. John: St. John before the Throne 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

This painting shows a scene with a figure kneeling in the foreground, facing a large throne with multiple figures seated on it. The throne is surrounded by clouds and light rays, and there are additional figures standing around the throne. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The overall effect is one of grandeur and drama. If you're interested in seeing more works from the Renaissance period, you might want to explore the art of Albrecht Dürer.