The Virgin appearing to Saint John
Woodcut
ca. 1511 (engraved)
ca. 1511 (engraved)
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Title page shows St. John writing the Apocalypse. The Saint is shown with pen in hand, with a portable inkwell and quill-case next to him. The eagle, who was his only companion on the island of Patmos where he was banished after his torture, appears at his side. The Virgin and Child appear to the right of the image.On the reverse is Latin text.
Object details
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| Title | The Virgin appearing to Saint John (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Woodcut |
| Brief description | Title page to the 'Apocalypse' or the 'Revelation of St. John the Divine' by Albrecht Durer, Nuremberg ca. 1511; woodcut |
| Physical description | Title page shows St. John writing the Apocalypse. The Saint is shown with pen in hand, with a portable inkwell and quill-case next to him. The eagle, who was his only companion on the island of Patmos where he was banished after his torture, appears at his side. The Virgin and Child appear to the right of the image.On the reverse is Latin text. |
| Marks and inscriptions | Apocaliptis |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss Alice G. E. Carthew |
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| Accession number | E.712-1940 |
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| Record created | May 24, 2000 |
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