Apocalypse Collection (#8)

The Last Angel, 1912 (tempera on cardboard)
5642593 The Last Angel, 1912 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 52.5A--73.8 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

The seven-headed beast coming from the sea, 1360-70 (fresco)
ALI208415 The seven-headed beast coming from the sea, 1360-70 (fresco) by Menabuoi, Giusto di Giovanni de (d.1393); Padua Baptistery, Padua

The Vision of Death, engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) c. 1868 (engraving)
OTB141712 The Vision of Death, engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Ms65 f30r, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
833771 Ms65 f30r, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Ms65 f27v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
833770 Ms65 f27v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Ms65 f29v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
833768 Ms65 f29v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Apocalypse: The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seal, 1497-98 (woodcut)
877223 The Apocalypse: The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seal, 1497-98 (woodcut) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 40x29 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Saint John, detail from the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry)
902052 Saint John, detail from the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); Musee des Tapisseries, Angers

Detail of the rider of the white horse, from the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers
902023 Detail of the rider of the white horse, from the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers, 1373-1387 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

Saint John the Evangelist receiving his visions on the island of Patmos (wash on paper)
498721 Saint John the Evangelist receiving his visions on the island of Patmos (wash on paper) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi

Apocalyptic scene, Castel Sant Elia, Nepi, Italy (fresco)
703225 Apocalyptic scene, Castel Sant Elia, Nepi, Italy (fresco) by Italian School; Sant Elia, Nepi, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Christ of the Apocalypse, Crypt of Anagni Cathedral, 1237 (fresco)
703222 Christ of the Apocalypse, Crypt of Anagni Cathedral, 1237 (fresco) by Friar Romanus (fl.1237); Anagni Cathedral, Anagni, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Day of Judgement (oil on canvas)
BAC155177 The Day of Judgement (oil on canvas) by Martin, John (1789-1854) (after); 90.2x135.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: rider named Faithfull and True; ); English, out of copyright

The Opening of the Sixth Seal, Ezekiels Vision and The Last Judgement
NMG146018 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, Ezekiels Vision and The Last Judgement, 1584 (oil on panel) by Gdansk School, (16th century); 205x132 cm; Muzeum Narodowe, Gdansk

St. John and the Angel, 1925 (charcoal & pencil on paper)
XIR72002 St. John and the Angel, 1925 (charcoal & pencil on paper) by Reyre, Valentine (1889-1943); 255x163 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Ms 422 f. 33v Fall of the Star of Satan (vellum)
XCM159103 Ms 422 f.33v Fall of the Star of Satan (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Cambrai, France; (add.info.: And the fifth angel sounded the trumpet)

Ms 422 fol. 47r The woman delivered of a child and the seven-headed monster (vellum)
XCM262765 Ms 422 fol.47r The woman delivered of a child and the seven-headed monster (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Cambrai

Detail of a cloister relief (stone)
3469364 Detail of a cloister relief (stone) by French School; Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Noyon, Picardie, France; (add.info.: The cloister); ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Detail of a cloister relief (stone)
3469363 Detail of a cloister relief (stone) by French School; Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Noyon, Picardie, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

The Apocalyptic Vision, c. 1862 (stained glass)
3474820 The Apocalyptic Vision, c.1862 (stained glass) by Clayton, John Richard (1827-1913); Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Oxford

Ye Damned, detail from The Last Judgement, c. 1864 (stained glass)
3474754 Ye Damned, detail from The Last Judgement, c.1864 (stained glass) by Bayne, Robert Turnill (1837-1915); Church of St Luke, Torquay, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Butler & Bayne)

I pesci salteranno fuori dall aqua, (The fish jump from the water), detail of the Revelation of John (fresco)
3573831 I pesci salteranno fuori dall aqua, (The fish jump from the water), detail of the Revelation of John (fresco) by Italian School, (8th century); San Legonziano, Lanciano, Chieti

Saint Michael and the Dragon, c. 1405 (tempera on wood, gold ground)
3493112 Saint Michael and the Dragon, c.1405 (tempera on wood, gold ground) by Spanish School, (15th century); 105.1x103.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

L ange portant le livre des jugements (engraving)
3625723 L ange portant le livre des jugements (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L ange portant le livre des jugements)

Les sons des trois dernieres trompettes (engraving)
3625721 Les sons des trois dernieres trompettes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les sons des trois dernieres trompettes)

Ouverture du cinquieme sceau (engraving)
3625716 Ouverture du cinquieme sceau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ouverture du cinquieme sceau)

Grand Ascension of the Miller Tabernacle, Broadside depicting the End of
1077620 Grand Ascension of the Miller Tabernacle, Broadside depicting the End of the World, 1844 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Christ from the apocalypse to the double edged sword that comes from the mouth
LRI4583062 Christ from the apocalypse to the double edged sword that comes from the mouth, fresco 13th century by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Anagni Cathedral, Anagni, Lazio

The Bondhus Glacier in Sunnhordland, 1878 (oil on canvas)
659688 The Bondhus Glacier in Sunnhordland, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Bodom, Erik (1829-79); 108.5x157.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bondhus Glacier in Sunnhordland. Erik Bodom (1829-1879)

Les sons des trois premieres trompettes (engraving)
3625719 Les sons des trois premieres trompettes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les sons des trois premieres trompettes)

The fall of Richmond, Virginia on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour lithograph)
3710017 The fall of Richmond, Virginia on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Il mare si essicchera, detail of the Revelation of John (fresco)
3573829 Il mare si essicchera, detail of the Revelation of John (fresco) by Italian School, (8th century); San Legonziano, Lanciano, Chieti, Italy; (add.info.: Il mare si essicchera)

The End of the World, c. 1929 (oil on canvas)
XIR240993 The End of the World, c.1929 (oil on canvas) by La Patelliere, Amedee de (1890-1932); 73x92 cm; Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Lady of the sun, 1498 (colour woodcut)
XOT361703 The Lady of the sun, 1498 (colour woodcut) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info)

St. John and the Seven Churches of Asia, no. 2 from The Apocalypse of Angers
XIR236841 St. John and the Seven Churches of Asia, no.2 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

Ms 422 f. 95v Hell (vellum)
XCM173102 Ms 422 f.95v Hell (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Cambrai, France; French, out of copyright

The fall of the stars Miniature is taken from the commentaries of "
JLJ4590632 The fall of the stars Miniature is taken from the commentaries of " The Apocalypse according to Saint John" written in 775 by the monk Beatus of Liebana, 1086

St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c
1767807 St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c.1820 (Pen, ink, watercolour and gilt on paper) by Russian School (19th century)

Hanging of the Revelation (1373-1383), n. 69: the verb of God loads the Betes. N
JLJ4599459 Hanging of the Revelation (1373-1383), n. 69: the verb of God loads the Betes. N. 73: the Holy City or New Jerusalem. Tapestry by Nicolas Bataille (1330-1405), 14th century

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"The Apocalypse Unveiled: A Journey through Time and Chaos" Step into the realm of darkness and despair as we explore the captivating world of the apocalypse. From ancient manuscripts to modern artworks, these haunting images depict a future shrouded in uncertainty. In "The Dance of Death" by Michael Wolgemut, we witness a macabre spectacle where death himself leads humanity towards their inevitable demise. This chilling portrayal reminds us of our mortality and the fragility of life. Gustave Dor's wood engraving, "Vision of Death, " presents a pale horseman from Revelation 6:8, symbolizing pestilence and destruction. The ominous figure serves as a reminder that no one can escape death's grip when it arrives on its pale steed. The "War in Heaven" painting from 1480 depicts an epic battle between celestial forces, inspired by passages from Revelation XII and XIII. It showcases the cosmic struggle between good and evil, foretelling an apocalyptic clash that will shape our destiny. A chronological chart brings together visions from Daniel and John in vivid detail. This intricate lithograph illustrates prophecies spanning centuries, offering glimpses into cataclysmic events yet to come. Within the Book of Revelation lies both hope and terror. Its pages reveal divine revelations about mankind's fate during tumultuous times. As we delve into this prophetic text, we uncover mysteries waiting to be deciphered. Planet Earth crumbles under human hands in a poignant image depicting our destructive nature. We are reminded that our actions have consequences – ones that may lead us down a path towards apocalypse if left unchecked. Illustrations from Low German Luther Bibles transport us back to medieval times when fear gripped hearts with tales of impending doom. These haunting visuals serve as cautionary reminders for generations past and present alike. Jacques Callot's masterpiece "Tentation de St Antoine" takes us on an allegorical journey through temptation and torment.