Apocalypse: The Vision of the Seven Candlesticks
1511
16th Century
15 3/8 x 11 in. (39.1 x 27.9 cm)
Albrecht Dürer,
German,
(1471–1528)
Object Type:
PRINTS
Creation Place:
Europe
Medium and Support:
Woodcut
Accession Number:
72-G-355
Label from “Between Heaven and Hades: Journeys in Renaissance and Baroque Prints”, La Salle University Art Museum, September 13 - December 15, 2017:
The Book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse, is an important Christian text that narrates the prophetic vision of St. John, describing the fabulous and terrifying events that lead to the end of time. In one of John’s first visions, Christ appears with eyes like flames of fire, and from his mouth emerges a two-edged sword. He is surrounded by seven candlesticks representing the seven major Christian churches of the day, whose congregations are called upon to repent in preparation for the Second Coming of Christ. In his right hand, he holds seven stars representing the angels who carry out the major events of the Apocalypse.
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