The Angel Sounding the Sixth Trumpet

About this work

This print is packed with swirling figures and chaotic motion. At the center, an angel blows a trumpet while people below react wildly—some flee, others cover their heads. Buildings crumble in the background, and the sky is dark with storm clouds. Tiny faces and bodies fill every corner, all tangled together in a frenzy. The title hints this scene comes from the Bible’s Book of Revelation, where trumpets signal disasters. The artist used sharp lines to build up dark and light areas, making the scene feel dramatic and crowded. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.