Durer st john devouring book

John devouring the book from the apocalypse was created in 1498 by albrecht durer in northern renaissance style. Selections from the permanent collection, november 19, 20february 10, 2014. Saint john devouring the book, from the apocalypse. The book of the revelation of st john, commonly known as the apocalypse, was a. The son of a nuremberg goldsmith, durer was introduced early to the tools in his fathers trade, as he was expected, naturally, to also become a goldsmith. Saint john devouring the book from the apocalypse, albrecht. In 1918, he turned down a professorship at the vienna academy and settled in south tyrol. Original woodcut, 1511, for the 1511 latin edition of the apocalypse, the first to contain this woodcut of st. The distribution of the books over the four years is significant. Find more prominent pieces of religious painting at best visual art database. Saint john devouring the book by albrecht durer for sale at r. John devouring the book apocalypse woodcut, 1498, durer based on revelation. The apocalypse woodcut, circa 1498, on laid paper, without watermark. John devouring the book from the apocalypse 1498 albrecht durer.

Shop original albrecht durer art and other albrecht durer art from the worlds best art galleries. The reading list that serves as the core of the st. John devouring the book from the apocalypse print once it is ordered but also inspect it. Albrecht durer german, nuremberg 14711528 nuremberg. John devouring the book our education officer came across this woodcut print by the german artist albrecht durer, circa 1498, depicting st. Explore our collection of albrecht durer fine art prints, giclees, posters and hand crafted canvas products 183 items. Albrecht durer saint john devouring the book, from the apocalypse. The apocalypse woodcut, circa 1498, on laid paper, without watermark, a good impression from the latin text edition of 1511, printing slightly unevenly in places, trimmed on or to the borderline, a repaired tear at centre right, a repaired paper split at upper left, other repairs, some pale staining and surface dirt. The apocalypse circa 1498, woodcut on laid paper, 39. St john devouring the book nuremberg, 1498 woodcut paper. Prints and drawings from late december albrecht durer.

Albrecht durer saint john devouring the book, from. Albrecht durer st sebastian, tied to a tree and with the four arrows not piercing his skin. John devouring the book from the apocalypse poster print by albrecht durer 18 x 24 in. Saint john devouring the book national gallery of art. Albrecht durer 14711528 saint john devouring the book. John devouring the book,eleventh plate from the series the apocalypse 1498 view larger image view full catalog record below. Buy saint john devouring the book by albrecht durer printed.

The estate of albrecht durer and their presence hold all necessary s and licences for all of his. The print originally appeared circa 1498 in durers book, the apocalypse. When most of us talk of devouring a book we mean reading it avidly. The beast with two horns like a lamb albrecht durer. John devouring the book from the apocalypse fine art. Our education officer came across this woodcut print by the german artist albrecht durer, circa 1498, depicting st. John devouring the book, as described in the book of revelation.

Where possible, the image must be reproduced in full no cropping or overprinting. A woodcut from durers apocalypse, showing st john devouring the book. Telling the story of the end of the world and the coming of the kingdom of god, this series of large prints displays great imagination and power. John devouring the book from the apocalypse painting. John devouring the book the saint is doing just that, literally. Albrecht durer saint john devouring the book lifetime. Art new england the strange world of albrecht durer. Jun 23, 2019 welcome to spaightwood galleries, inc. Saint john devouring the book, from the apocalypse albrecht durer. John devouring the book fine art print and related works can be found at. From christies, albrecht durer, saint john devouring the book, from. St john and the twenty four elders in heaven, 1498.

Nov 10, 2010 swans and dolphins cavort in the ocean background while saint john literally eats the book given to him by a most unusual angel. John devouring the book from the apocalypse by albrecht durer. Albrecht durer german, 14711528 saint john devouring the book. Self portrait at about age 23 with studies of a hand and a pillow, durer. The written episode in the book of revelation is somewhat vaguer on the subject, but durer, using his imagination and perhaps his wish to enlighten a public that could not necessarily read, showed john chowing down a. Buy saint john devouring the book by albrecht durer. The apocalypse woodcut, circa 1498, on laid paper, without watermark, a very good impression from the latin text edition of 1511, with wide margins, a short repaired tear in the right margin, otherwise in very good condition block 390 x 280 mm. Saint john devouring the book, from the apocalypse met dp816918.

The apocalypse of saint john the apocalypse of saint john 1498 latin edition series 1498 complete set of 16 woodcuts on laid paper meder 1932, no. Albert durer, john devouring the book, from the apocalypse, 1498 pg312 st john is receiving the book of wisdom, and he eats the book so he can explain the personal knowledge. John devouring the book from the apocalypse fine art print and related works can be found at. The apocalypse of saint john 1498 latin edition series. Feel free to explore, study and enjoy paintings with. Luke portraying the virgin and child in a painting or a drawing, durer portrays st. Add to cart the raising of lazarus, 1512 albrecht durer. Its a reproduction of a 16th century woodcut from albrecht durer st john devouring the book from the apocolypse series. John devouring the book, eleventh plate from the series the apocalypse the apocalyptic woman, st. Saint john devouring the book detroit institute of arts museum. Woman with crown of 12 stars, wings, long hair, standing on crescent moon, rays radiating from her body.

The woman clothed with the sun and the sevenheaded dragon 149798 woodcut, 39. Albrecht durer saint john devouring the book probably c. A very good, early and richlyinked impression from the 1498german text edition, with very strong contrasts, no sign of wear and with the relief from the block distinct on the verso. Durers apocalypse does contain elements of church criticism.

Albrecht durer 14711528 saint john devouring the book, from. Saint john devours the book angel durer woodcut painting. The print originally appeared circa 1498 in durer s book, the apocalypse. Albrecht durer 14711528 the barber institute of fine arts. Albrecht durer saint john devouring the book, from the. St johns vision of christ and the seven candlesticks g2nj14 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. The angel with the key to the bottomless pit, 1498. St john devouring the book, 1498 giclee print by albrecht durer. Apocalipsis cum figuris is a famous series of fifteen woodcuts by albrecht durer of scenes from the book of revelation, published in 1498, which rapidly brought him fame across europe. Swans and dolphins cavort in the ocean background while saint john literally eats the book given to him by a most unusual angel. Artwork analysis, large resolution images, user comments, interesting facts and much more. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at.

John devouring the book from the apocalypse painting by. Dores angels dover fine art, history of art by gustave dore see more. John devouring the book, eleventh plate from the series the apocalypse by albrecht durer 1498. John before god the father and the twentyfour elders.

John s college curriculum had its beginnings at columbia college, at the university of chicago, and at the university of virginia. Saint john devouring the book lifetime 1511 edition. St john devouring the book albrecht durer ngv view work. Durers skill earned him the role of court artist for holy roman emperors maximilian i and charles.

John devouring the book, from the apocalypse the art institute. That is why we not only hand craft every framed st. John devouring the book, eleventh plate from the series the apocalypse rev. Durer created his woodcuts for the apocalypse using a descriptive style of lines. The apocalypse, properly apocalypse with pictures latin. Albrecht durer, saint john devouring the book, probably c. The adoration of the lamb and the hymn of the chosen, 1498. St john devours the book by durer, albrecht in the web gallery of art. John devouring the book from the apocalypse or the revelations of st.

View and collect fine art from leading galleries and art dealers. N renaissance art final exam durer flashcards quizlet. The battle of the angels 149798 woodcut, 39 x 28 cm staatliche kunsthalle, karlsruhe. Durer omits the seven thunders, but uses most of the rest of the passage.

Apr, 2020 as the title suggests this is something completely different to my usual pen and ink works. Discover albrecht durer art at and save on all framed art. This rather grotesque and ludicrous scene showing st. Albrecht durer st sebastian, tied to a tree and with the four arrows not piercing his. German renaissance artist albrecht durer 14711528 is held up as perhaps the most significant artist of his time, particularly for his printmaking. Albrecht durer german, 14711528 saint john devouring the book from the apocalypse,c. St john devouring the book, 1498 by albrecht durer. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The apocalypse of saint john national gallery of art. Schoch, mende scherbaum, 120, strauss 53 woodcut, plate 10 from the apocalypse first published in 1498. Jan 12, 2020 our education officer came across this woodcut print by the german artist albrecht durer, circa 1498, depicting st. This rather grotesque and ludicrous scene showing st john the apostle trying to swallow a book given to him by an angle is another ecstatic vision experienced by st john in the apocalypse series.

Albrecht durer 1471 1528 saint john devouring the book, 1498 1511 edition b. Learn more about saint john devouring the book, from the apocalypse albrecht durer oil artwork, painted by one of the most celebrated masters in the history. John devouring the book from the apocalypse, 1498 albrecht. During 1911 and 1912 he was professor at the weimar saxongrand ducal art school in weimar and he served as war painter during world war i. St john devours the book 149798 woodcut, 398 x 289 mm staatliche kunsthalle, karlsruhe.