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Daniel's Vision

Luigi Sabatelli I

1809

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Daniel's Vision is a 1809 ink by Luigi Sabatelli I, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Luigi Sabatelli I
When & what style?: 1809 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a dramatic scene from the biblical story of Daniel's vision. A man, possibly Daniel, stands on the left, wearing a long robe and holding a cloth above his head. He gazes out at a turbulent sea, where four fantastical creatures emerge from the waves. The creatures have the bodies of lions and bears, with wings sprouting from their backs. In the background, a full moon shines through dark clouds, casting an eerie glow over the scene. The overall mood is one of turmoil and foreboding, as if the creatures are about to unleash chaos upon the world. For more on the artistic movement that inspired this work, explore the Romanticism movement.