The Apocalypse: Four Angels Holding Back the Winds
1551
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1551
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This engraving shows four angels holding back the winds by their hair. The winds appear as small, blurry heads with open mouths. The angels hold scrolls and look calm despite the chaos around them. It’s part of a rare 23-print set showing scenes from the Book of Revelation. Only seven complete sets survive today. Jean Duvet worked on these engravings for years, making them his biggest project. If this grabs you, look up Jean Duvet (French, 1485–1561).
