The Revelation of St. John (V.6.) 1985

"The Revelation of St. John (V.6.)", a 1985 ink and watercolor drawing by Maria Bozoky (1917-1996), depicts a figure with an enigmatic face, partially obscured by a halo-like crown of swirling lines. The expressive black lines suggest a sense of spiritual intensity and dynamism, perhaps referencing the apocalyptic vision of the Book of Revelation. Bozoky's use of gestural brushwork and the fragmented, dreamlike quality of the image evoke a sense of mysticism and the sublime. The artwork's small scale (22.86 x 12.7 cm) further underscores the intimate and personal nature of the subject matter.