The Apocalypse: St. John on the Island of Patmos
1551
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1551
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows St. John on a rocky island, surrounded by water and trees. He's writing in a book, and there are strange creatures in the sky. The artist spent many years working on a series of engravings like this one, which tells a story from the Bible. The details in the print are very intricate, with many lines and textures. You can learn more about this style by looking up the work of artist Jean Duvet (French, 1485–1561).
