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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
- 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.