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The Apocalypse: Babylon the Harlot, Seated on the Seven-headed Beast

Jean Duvet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white illustration of a chaotic scene. A large, ornate archway frames the top of the image. In the top center, two angels with large wings are flying amidst clouds. The angel on the left holds an object in their right hand. The angel on the right holds a covered object above their head with their right hand. Below the angels, a large body with multiple snaking tentacles emerges from the bottom. The body has breasts and a necklace. The body sits on a seven-headed beast with multiple rows of sharp teeth. The beast has a multitude of snake-like protrusions extending from its body. The foreground shows a large group of people, some wearing helmets and armor. Some appear to be falling or on the ground. A figure in a long robe stands to the right. In the background, a cityscape with buildings and a body of water with boats is visible. A white border surrounds the illustration. A small white rectangle contains text that reads "HIRT CAPELET APOC".

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627 × 893 px
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