Open full image Pin

Apocalypse of John, Leaf 10

German 15th Century

1465

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Apocalypse of John, Leaf 10 is a 1465 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: German 15th Century
When & what style?: 1465 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows two scenes from a religious story. At the top, a figure with wings stands near a group of people lying on the ground. Below, another scene shows a man holding a staff while others struggle or kneel. The lines are sharp, and the whole image looks carved into wood. The text around the scenes is in a language that looks old, probably Latin. The style is simple but detailed, with no shading—just black lines on a light background. Look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.