Saint John on Patmos 1470 - 1491

"Saint John on Patmos" is an engraving by the German artist Martin Schongauer, created between 1470 and 1491. The print depicts Saint John, the author of the Book of Revelation, seated on the island of Patmos, writing his visions. The scene is set against a dramatic landscape of cliffs and sea, with a winged eagle, a symbol of John's Gospel, perched on a rock. Above John, in a radiant halo, appears the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, representing divine inspiration. Schongauer's meticulous detail and masterful use of light and shadow contribute to the print's realism and emotional impact. This artwork is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.