1511
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Revelation of St. John: The Woman of Babylon is a 1511 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This engraving shows a chaotic scene with a mix of people, angels, and strange creatures. On the left, three figures stand near a tree, while on the right, a robed person reaches toward a winged figure. Above them, more angels float in a stormy sky, and a glowing orb hovers near the top. The ground is packed with tangled roots and small figures, some holding objects like a cross or a book. Notice how the lines create deep shadows and textures, making the scene feel dramatic. The artist used sharp contrasts between light and dark to add depth. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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