
The Apocalypse
Albrecht Dürer's "The Apocalypse" is a monumental series of 15 woodcuts from 1497 to 1511 that illustrates the Book of Revelation with extraordinary technical virtuosity and imaginative power. Each print demonstrates Dürer's masterful command of the woodcut medium, employing intricate line work and dramatic compositions to convey apocalyptic visions of celestial and infernal chaos. This complete set on laid paper, bearing watermarks from Dürer's own time, represents a landmark achievement in Renaissance printmaking and remains among the most visually compelling biblical interpretations in the history of art.
- Medium
- a rare complete set, comprising 15 woodcuts and the illustrated title page on laid paper, most with a Flower with Triangle (Briquet 6485) or Tower with Crown (Br. 15863) watermark
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Master Prints
November 29, 2024
Estimate: $80,000 – $120,000
Lot 618
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