The Apocalypse of Saint John
1899
- Medium
- twelve lithographs on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 20.2 × 23.3 cm
- Status
- In Museum Collection
- Collect24 Art ID
- C24-205802
The last of Odilon Redon’s 11 lithographic portfolios, this series relates to the Book of Revelation from the Christian Bible. The subject had been explored throughout art history, allowing the artist to align himself with past masters, such as Albrecht Dürer. Although Redon often vaguely referenced texts, these prints directly illustrate 12 individual passages, including one about a woman clothed with the sun and another focused on a great star falling from heaven. By the time he created this portfolio, Redon’s reputation was well established. The project was published by art dealer Ambroise…
Provenance
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Ralph King, 1926.140
Registry history
- 1899 — Recorded in the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art — prints
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