Revelation of St. John: The Four Horsemen

1511

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Revelation of St. John: The Four Horsemen 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 depicts a chaotic scene with four horsemen riding through the air, surrounded by clouds and a dark sky. The horsemen are dressed in various attire, with one wearing a crown and holding a bow and arrow. The horses are in different poses, with one rearing up on its hind legs. In the foreground, several people are shown being trampled or attacked by the horses. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turmoil and destruction. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of the horsemen. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Albrecht Dürer.