This is a drawing depicting religious and mythical scenes. The image is divided into two main sections showing various figures and creatures. In the upper part, there is a haloed figure beside a building and several humanoid creatures with wings. Another haloed figure with long hair stands on the right side. In the lower part, a haloed figure stands to the left opposite a group of armored individuals on horseback charging towards a multi-headed beast with a spotted body. Latin inscriptions accompany the scenes. The line work is detailed yet simple, resembling medieval iconography.
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This is a drawing depicting religious and mythical scenes. The image is divided into two main sections showing various figures and creatures. In the upper part, there is a haloed figure beside a building and several humanoid creatures with wings. Another haloed figure with long hair stands on the right side. In the lower part, a haloed figure stands to the left opposite a group of armored individuals on horseback charging towards a multi-headed beast with a spotted body. Latin inscriptions accompany the scenes. The line work is detailed yet simple, resembling medieval iconography.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Apocalypse of John, Leaf 10

German 15th Century

Date
c. 1465
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 26.3 × 21.5 cm (10 3/8 × 8 7/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.713
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • bird
  • animal
  • inscription
  • calligraphic
  • Suabian
  • Figures
Watermarks

to be identified

NGA object ID 3927. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.