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Art for Revelation

Historic Christian art depicting scenes from Revelation, grouped chapter-by-chapter.

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Chapter 1

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Saint John, from "The Four Evangelists" by Heinrich Aldegrever

Saint John, from "The Four Evangelists"

Heinrich Aldegrever · 1539

Saint John the Evangelist holding a goblet with a snake emerging from it, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles" by Anonymous, 17th century

Saint John the Evangelist holding a goblet with a snake emerging from it, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles"

Anonymous, 17th century · 1595

Saint John on Patmos by Anonymous

Saint John on Patmos

Anonymous · 1450

Lectern for the Reading of the Gospels with the Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist by Giovanni Pisano

Lectern for the Reading of the Gospels with the Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist

Giovanni Pisano · 1301

Saint John on Patmos by Hans Baldung Grien

Saint John on Patmos

Hans Baldung Grien · 1506

Saint John the Evangelist with Acteus and Eugenius by Francescuccio Ghissi (Francesco di Cecco Ghissi)

Saint John the Evangelist with Acteus and Eugenius

Francescuccio Ghissi (Francesco di Cecco Ghissi) · 1365

Saint John, from "The Four Evangelists" by Heinrich Aldegrever

Saint John, from "The Four Evangelists"

Heinrich Aldegrever · 1539

Head of Saint John the Evangelist by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Head of Saint John the Evangelist

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres · 1813

Saint John the Evangelist Raises Drusiana by Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia)

Saint John the Evangelist Raises Drusiana

Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia) · 1457

Apocalipsis cum figuris — Title Page by Albrecht Dürer

Apocalipsis cum figuris — Title Page

Albrecht Dürer · 1498

Vision of the Seven Candlesticks by Albrecht Dürer

Vision of the Seven Candlesticks

Albrecht Dürer · 1498

The Vision of the Seven Candlesticks by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

The Vision of the Seven Candlesticks

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

Saint John The Evangelist by Anonymous

Saint John The Evangelist

Anonymous · 1300

Saint John the Evangelist by Hendrik-Frans Verbruggen

Saint John the Evangelist

Hendrik-Frans Verbruggen · 1685

St. John the Evangelist, from "Christ, Mary and the Apostles" by Antonio Tempesta

St. John the Evangelist, from "Christ, Mary and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta · 1585

Saint John the Evangelist by Anonymous

Saint John the Evangelist

Anonymous · 1400

Saint John on Patmos (St John Altarpiece, right wing) by Hans Memling

Saint John on Patmos (St John Altarpiece, right wing)

Hans Memling · 1479

Saint John the Evangelist by Anonymous

Saint John the Evangelist

Anonymous · 1600

Saint John the Evangelist by Jean III Pénicaud

Saint John the Evangelist

Jean III Pénicaud · 1545

Saint John on Patmos by Martin Schongauer

Saint John on Patmos

Martin Schongauer · 1470

Landscape with Saint John the Evangelist by Virgil Solis

Landscape with Saint John the Evangelist

Virgil Solis · 1530

Madonna and Child (recto); Head and Bust of Saint John the Evangelist (verso) by Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola)

Madonna and Child (recto); Head and Bust of Saint John the Evangelist (verso)

Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) · 1503

Design for One Half a Chapel with the Dove of the Holy Ghost above the Main Altar, and a Statue of an Evangelist at right by Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century

Design for One Half a Chapel with the Dove of the Holy Ghost above the Main Altar, and a Statue of an Evangelist at right

Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century · 1700

Saint John the Evangelist by Andrea Schiavone (Andrea Meldola)

Saint John the Evangelist

Andrea Schiavone (Andrea Meldola) · 1510

Saint John the Evangelist by Anonymous

Saint John the Evangelist

Anonymous · 1425

Saint John the Evangelist by Anonymous

Saint John the Evangelist

Anonymous · 1400

Saint John by Anonymous

Saint John

Anonymous · 1225

Saint John the Evangelist holding a goblet with a snake emerging from it, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles" by Anonymous, 17th century

Saint John the Evangelist holding a goblet with a snake emerging from it, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles"

Anonymous, 17th century · 1600

St. John, from "Christ, the Apostles and St. Paul with the Creed" by Hendrick Goltzius

St. John, from "Christ, the Apostles and St. Paul with the Creed"

Hendrick Goltzius · 1584

Saint John with his head turned three-quarters to the left, with a book in his right hand and an eagle at his fee, plate 4 from "The Four Evangelists" by Sebald Beham

Saint John with his head turned three-quarters to the left, with a book in his right hand and an eagle at his fee, plate 4 from "The Four Evangelists"

Sebald Beham · 1541

Saint John the Evangelist on Patmos, title page from Hymni de tempore et de sanctis by Hans Baldung Grien

Saint John the Evangelist on Patmos, title page from Hymni de tempore et de sanctis

Hans Baldung Grien · 1516

Saint John the Evangelist Causes a Pagan Temple to Collapse by Francescuccio Ghissi (Francesco di Cecco Ghissi)

Saint John the Evangelist Causes a Pagan Temple to Collapse

Francescuccio Ghissi (Francesco di Cecco Ghissi) · 1365

Saint John the Evangelist Raises Satheus to Life by Francescuccio Ghissi (Francesco di Cecco Ghissi)

Saint John the Evangelist Raises Satheus to Life

Francescuccio Ghissi (Francesco di Cecco Ghissi) · 1365

Saint John the Evangelist by Segna di Buonaventura

Saint John the Evangelist

Segna di Buonaventura · 1315

Saint John the Evangelist by Upper Rhine (Switzerland)

Saint John the Evangelist

Upper Rhine (Switzerland) · 1477

Madonna and Child with Saint John the Evangelist by Andrea da Murano

Madonna and Child with Saint John the Evangelist

Andrea da Murano · 1471

Saint John the Evangelist (?) by Pietro Antonio Novelli

Saint John the Evangelist (?)

Pietro Antonio Novelli · 1745

Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist by Anonymous

Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist

Anonymous · 1175

Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist by Anonymous

Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist

Anonymous · 1175

Roundel with Saint John on Patmos by Anonymous

Roundel with Saint John on Patmos

Anonymous · 1500

Heraldic Roundel with Saints John the Evangelist and Christina by Anonymous

Heraldic Roundel with Saints John the Evangelist and Christina

Anonymous · 1500

The Cloisters Apocalypse by Anonymous

The Cloisters Apocalypse

Anonymous · 1325

John Perceiving the Seven Candlesticks, plate 1 from "The Apocalypse" by Hans Burgkmair

John Perceiving the Seven Candlesticks, plate 1 from "The Apocalypse"

Hans Burgkmair · 1523

Saint John on Patmos, Madonna and Child Enthroned, and Death of the Virgin; The Crucifixion by Pacino di Bonaguida

Saint John on Patmos, Madonna and Child Enthroned, and Death of the Virgin; The Crucifixion

Pacino di Bonaguida · 1303

Chapter 3

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Jesus at the Door (Jesus Knocking at the Door) by Del Parson

Jesus at the Door (Jesus Knocking at the Door)

Del Parson

Chapter 4

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The Lord on the Throne Surrounded by Four Evangelists, plate 2 from "The Apocalypse" by Hans Burgkmair

The Lord on the Throne Surrounded by Four Evangelists, plate 2 from "The Apocalypse"

Hans Burgkmair · 1523

Chapter 6

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St. John's Vision of Death by Gustave Doré

St. John's Vision of Death

Gustave Doré · 1866

Chapter 7

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The Clothing of the Elect, plate 4 from "The Apocalypse" by Hans Burgkmair

The Clothing of the Elect, plate 4 from "The Apocalypse"

Hans Burgkmair · 1523

Four Angels Holding Back the Winds by Albrecht Dürer

Four Angels Holding Back the Winds

Albrecht Dürer · 1498

Designation of the Elect, plate 6 from "The Apocalypse" by Hans Burgkmair

Designation of the Elect, plate 6 from "The Apocalypse"

Hans Burgkmair · 1523

Chapter 8

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The Opening of the Seventh Seal by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

The Opening of the Seventh Seal

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

The Mountain and the Star Fall into the Sea, from the "Apocalypsis Sancti Johannis" block book, fourth edition by Anonymous, German, 15th century

The Mountain and the Star Fall into the Sea, from the "Apocalypsis Sancti Johannis" block book, fourth edition

Anonymous, German, 15th century · 1460

The Fire-Rain, plate 5 from "The Apocalypse" by Hans Burgkmair

The Fire-Rain, plate 5 from "The Apocalypse"

Hans Burgkmair · 1523

Chapter 9

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The Fifth Trombone, plate 8 from "The Apocalypse" by Hans Burgkmair

The Fifth Trombone, plate 8 from "The Apocalypse"

Hans Burgkmair · 1523

Chapter 10

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Saint John Devouring the Book by Albrecht Dürer

Saint John Devouring the Book

Albrecht Dürer · 1498

The Angels of the Euphrates Killing Mankind; and The Angel Preventing Saint John from Recording the Words of the Seven Thunders, from an "Apocalypse" blockbook, second edition by Anonymous, Netherlandish, 15th century

The Angels of the Euphrates Killing Mankind; and The Angel Preventing Saint John from Recording the Words of the Seven Thunders, from an "Apocalypse" blockbook, second edition

Anonymous, Netherlandish, 15th century · 1440

Chapter 12

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The Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico

The Coronation of the Virgin

Fra Angelico · 1434

Saint Michael Fighting the Dragon by Albrecht Dürer

Saint Michael Fighting the Dragon

Albrecht Dürer · 1498

The Woman of the Apocalypse and the Seven-Headed Dragon by Albrecht Dürer

The Woman of the Apocalypse and the Seven-Headed Dragon

Albrecht Dürer · 1498

Michael and the Dragon by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Michael and the Dragon

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

Saint Michael and Saint Giovanni Gualberto (after Andrea del Sarto's Vallombrosa Altarpiece) by Federico Zuccaro (Zuccari)

Saint Michael and Saint Giovanni Gualberto (after Andrea del Sarto's Vallombrosa Altarpiece)

Federico Zuccaro (Zuccari) · 1540

Coronation of the Virgin by Duccio di Buoninsegna

Coronation of the Virgin

Duccio di Buoninsegna · 1311

St. Michael Expurging Heresy by Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini)

St. Michael Expurging Heresy

Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) · 1596

Saint George and the Dragon by Anonymous

Saint George and the Dragon

Anonymous · 1305

The Coronation of the Virgin (Cell 9) by Fra Angelico

The Coronation of the Virgin (Cell 9)

Fra Angelico · 1441

S. Michel, archange (St. Michael, Archangel), September 29th, from "Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année" (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) by Jacques Callot

S. Michel, archange (St. Michael, Archangel), September 29th, from "Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année" (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year)

Jacques Callot · 1636

S. Georges (St. George), April 23rd, from "Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année" (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) by Jacques Callot

S. Georges (St. George), April 23rd, from "Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année" (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year)

Jacques Callot · 1636

St. George and the Dragon by Master AG

St. George and the Dragon

Master AG · 1480

St. George, from the series The Apostles by Master ES

St. George, from the series The Apostles

Master ES · 1445

St. George by Master IAM of Zwolle

St. George

Master IAM of Zwolle · 1465

Archangel Michael (Spas na Ilyine) by Theophanes the Greek

Archangel Michael (Spas na Ilyine)

Theophanes the Greek · 1378

Saint George and the Dragon by Anonymous

Saint George and the Dragon

Anonymous · 1500

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition by Anonymous, 17th century

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition

Anonymous, 17th century · 1600

Design for an Alter with Saint Michael and the Dragon by Johann Baptist Modler

Design for an Alter with Saint Michael and the Dragon

Johann Baptist Modler · 1715

Saint George and the Dragon by Anonymous

Saint George and the Dragon

Anonymous · 1653

St. George standing behind kneeling donor, Jorig Baumgartner, and his family (one of a pair) by Hans Wertinger

St. George standing behind kneeling donor, Jorig Baumgartner, and his family (one of a pair)

Hans Wertinger · 1528

Saint Michael by Gaetano Fumo

Saint Michael

Gaetano Fumo · 1740

Saint George on Horseback by Hans Burgkmair

Saint George on Horseback

Hans Burgkmair · 1508

Saint Michael and the Dragon by Spanish (Valencian) Painter(?)

Saint Michael and the Dragon

Spanish (Valencian) Painter(?) · 1400

Saint Michael holding scales and a lance, a demon beneath him, from "Piccoli Santi" (Small Saints) by Marcantonio Raimondi

Saint Michael holding scales and a lance, a demon beneath him, from "Piccoli Santi" (Small Saints)

Marcantonio Raimondi · 1495

Saint George by Carlo Crivelli

Saint George

Carlo Crivelli · 1472

Architectural Design for a Monumental Altar, with a Composition with Saint Michael Against Satan and two Saints (Saints Peter and Paul?) by Anonymous

Architectural Design for a Monumental Altar, with a Composition with Saint Michael Against Satan and two Saints (Saints Peter and Paul?)

Anonymous · 1580

Saint Michael by Josef Christ

Saint Michael

Josef Christ · 1732

St. George Liberating the Princess by Lucas van Leyden

St. George Liberating the Princess

Lucas van Leyden · 1503

Saint George by Albrecht Altdorfer

Saint George

Albrecht Altdorfer · 1500

St. Michael by Martin Schongauer

St. Michael

Martin Schongauer · 1470

Orphrey (one of a pair) by Anonymous

Orphrey (one of a pair)

Anonymous · 1600

St. Michael and Archangels (The Seven Archangels) by Hieronymus (Jerome) Wierix

St. Michael and Archangels (The Seven Archangels)

Hieronymus (Jerome) Wierix · 1570

Panel with Saint George and the Dragon by Anonymous

Panel with Saint George and the Dragon

Anonymous · 1450

Saint Michael by Anonymous

Saint Michael

Anonymous · 1475

St. George and the Sorcerer of Dacian by Lambert van Noort

St. George and the Sorcerer of Dacian

Lambert van Noort · 1555

Saint Eustace and Saint George by Hans Süss von Kulmbach

Saint Eustace and Saint George

Hans Süss von Kulmbach · 1506

Crozier Head with Saint Michael Slaying the Dragon by Anonymous

Crozier Head with Saint Michael Slaying the Dragon

Anonymous · 1220

Saint George by Russian Painter

Saint George

Russian Painter · 1500

St. George Slaying the Dragon by Martin Schongauer

St. George Slaying the Dragon

Martin Schongauer · 1470

Saint Michael by Anonymous

Saint Michael

Anonymous · 1530

Saint George and the Dragon by Hans von Judenburg

Saint George and the Dragon

Hans von Judenburg · 1417

Saint George and the Dragon by Hans Klocker

Saint George and the Dragon

Hans Klocker · 1460

St George on Horseback with the Dead Dragon by Lucas Cranach the Elder

St George on Horseback with the Dead Dragon

Lucas Cranach the Elder · 1472

The Holy Family with the Church of Saint Michael in Munich under Construction by Johann Sadeler I

The Holy Family with the Church of Saint Michael in Munich under Construction

Johann Sadeler I · 1584

Saint George Killing the Dragon by Albrecht Altdorfer

Saint George Killing the Dragon

Albrecht Altdorfer · 1511

Saint George Killing the Dragon by Albrecht Altdorfer

Saint George Killing the Dragon

Albrecht Altdorfer · 1500

Saint George Standing with Two Angels by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Saint George Standing with Two Angels

Lucas Cranach the Elder · 1506

Saints Michael and Francis by Juan de Flandes

Saints Michael and Francis

Juan de Flandes · 1505

Saint Michael by Neroccio de' Landi

Saint Michael

Neroccio de' Landi · 1467

Saint Michael by Neroccio de' Landi

Saint Michael

Neroccio de' Landi · 1467

Saint Michael the Archangel by Ignacio de Ries

Saint Michael the Archangel

Ignacio de Ries · 1640

Saint Michael Presenting a Donor to Christ as Salvator Mundi by Southern Netherlands

Saint Michael Presenting a Donor to Christ as Salvator Mundi

Southern Netherlands · 1397

Medallion with Saint George Slaying The Dragon by Anonymous

Medallion with Saint George Slaying The Dragon

Anonymous · 1475

St George as the Emperor's Patron Saint, from "The Habsburg Saints" (Images de Saints et de Saints Issus de la Famille de L'Emperor Maximilian I) by Hans Springinklee

St George as the Emperor's Patron Saint, from "The Habsburg Saints" (Images de Saints et de Saints Issus de la Famille de L'Emperor Maximilian I)

Hans Springinklee · 1511

Chapter 13

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The Beast with the Lamb’s Horns by Albrecht Dürer

The Beast with the Lamb’s Horns

Albrecht Dürer · 1498

The Beast with Seven Heads and Ten Horns, from the Apocalypse by Jean Duvet

The Beast with Seven Heads and Ten Horns, from the Apocalypse

Jean Duvet · 1480

Chapter 14

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Hymn in Adoration of the Lamb by Albrecht Dürer

Hymn in Adoration of the Lamb

Albrecht Dürer · 1498

Chapter 19

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The Annihilation of the Beast; The Capture and Incarceration of the Beast from an Apocalypse blockbook, 2nd edition by Anonymous, Netherlandish, 15th century

The Annihilation of the Beast; The Capture and Incarceration of the Beast from an Apocalypse blockbook, 2nd edition

Anonymous, Netherlandish, 15th century · 1440

Song of Praise in Heaven over the Fall of the Whore of Babylon; The Wedding of the Lamb from an Apocalypse block book, 2nd edition by Anonymous, Netherlandish, 15th century

Song of Praise in Heaven over the Fall of the Whore of Babylon; The Wedding of the Lamb from an Apocalypse block book, 2nd edition

Anonymous, Netherlandish, 15th century · 1440

Chapter 20

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The Angel with the Key of the Bottomless Pit by Albrecht Dürer

The Angel with the Key of the Bottomless Pit

Albrecht Dürer · 1498

The Last Judgment (Washington D.C. Temple Mural) by John Scott

The Last Judgment (Washington D.C. Temple Mural)

John Scott

Triptych: The Last Judgment by Master of the Orléans Triptych

Triptych: The Last Judgment

Master of the Orléans Triptych · 1490

The Last Judgment by Circle of Ottaviano Nelli

The Last Judgment

Circle of Ottaviano Nelli · 1400

A Scene of Judgment by Johann Melchior Füssli

A Scene of Judgment

Johann Melchior Füssli · 1730

Mankind Awaiting the Last Judgement by Johann Sadeler I

Mankind Awaiting the Last Judgement

Johann Sadeler I · 1568

Sarcophagus Lid with Last Judgement by Anonymous

Sarcophagus Lid with Last Judgement

Anonymous · 275

Chapter 21

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The New Jerusalem by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

The New Jerusalem

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

The New Jerusalem by Gustave Doré

The New Jerusalem

Gustave Doré · 1866