This is a drawing of a medieval scene with text. The image depicts various medieval-style illustrations accompanied by Gothic script text. In one section, a figure sits on a throne-like chair with a raised hand. To the right, several figures rest beneath a canopy adorned with small figures. Below, there are knights in armor with pointed helmets. In the background, there is a cityscape with castle-like structures and a gathering scene in front of ornate architecture. The image is rendered in fine lines, resembling a woodcut, with detailed clothing, furnishings, and landscapes typical of medieval art.
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This is a drawing of a medieval scene with text. The image depicts various medieval-style illustrations accompanied by Gothic script text. In one section, a figure sits on a throne-like chair with a raised hand. To the right, several figures rest beneath a canopy adorned with small figures. Below, there are knights in armor with pointed helmets. In the background, there is a cityscape with castle-like structures and a gathering scene in front of ornate architecture. The image is rendered in fine lines, resembling a woodcut, with detailed clothing, furnishings, and landscapes typical of medieval art.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Apocalypse of John, Leaf 42

German 15th Century

Date
c. 1465
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 23.2 × 16.4 cm (9 1/8 × 6 7/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.714
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Bed
  • Man
  • Building
  • Suabian
  • Figures
  • Writing
Watermarks

none

NGA object ID 3928. 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.