Saint John Summoned to Heaven
1551
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print is packed with tiny, detailed lines. A robed figure stands on a cloud, reaching down toward a group of people. Below them, a city with towers and buildings fills the bottom. The sky is crowded with angels and strange shapes. Notice how the artist used only lines to create depth and texture. Every fold in the robes and every leaf is made with careful strokes. Look up engraving to see how this technique works.
