1555
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Revelation of Saint John the Evangelist is a 1555 ink by Jean Duvet, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a complex scene with multiple figures and symbols. At the center, a man sits on a throne, surrounded by various creatures and objects. The scene is set against a backdrop of arches and columns, with intricate details and textures throughout. In the foreground, a man with wings and a halo is shown, holding a book and looking upwards. The overall mood of the piece is one of reverence and contemplation, with a sense of depth and dimensionality created through the use of shading and texture. For more on the artistic technique used in this piece, look into cross-hatching.
Jean Duvet (1485 – after 1562) was a French Renaissance goldsmith and engraver, now best known for his engravings.
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