The Apocalpse: St. John Summoned to Heaven
1555
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1555
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a scene from the Bible, with St. John being summoned to heaven. The artist used intricate details to depict the scene. This painting is interesting because it was made during a time when the Catholic Church was a big part of French life. You can learn more about similar artwork by looking at the technique of sfumato.
