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Revelation of St. John: Opening of the Sixth Seal

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image. A chaotic scene depicts people on earth and in the sky. The sky shows a half moon and sun with face; both have rays. Clouds are throughout. In the upper center, a figure sits at a throne; two figures stand on either side. The earthly scene shows people on the ground; some are dead, some are alive. Some people wear hats. The scene depicts people in various states of distress. The image includes many lines and shading, giving it a detailed appearance. The artist's monogram "AD" appears at the bottom.

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656 × 893 px
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