The Vision of Ezekiel
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Vision of Ezekiel is a 1750 by Nicolas Larmessin, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a dramatic scene in the sky. A bearded man with wings stands on clouds, raising his arms while surrounded by winged creatures and a mix of animals—some look like lions, others like eagles. Below, a small town sits by water, with a dark, stormy sky above. The title at the bottom calls it *The Vision of Ezekiel*, referencing a biblical story where a prophet sees heavenly creatures. The artist copied an earlier painting by Raphael, but this version is a print, not a painting. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
The print depicts a scene inspired by a biblical vision described in the Book of Ezekiel, rendered in the style of Raphael and reproduced as an engraving. Executed by Nicolas Larmessin IV in 1750, the work is printed on paper, translating a Renaissance composition into a graphic medium.
Read the full account in the museum source.
A Parisian printmaker active in the early to mid-1700s, Nicolas Larmessin specialized in finely detailed engravings of religious scenes and famous faces.
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