Illustration for the Book of Revelation (-) c. 1890 - 1910

This charcoal drawing by Giulio Aristide Sartorio, created between 1890 and 1910, is an illustration for the Book of Revelation, specifically depicting a scene of intense chaos. The central figure, a rider on a rearing horse, plunges a spear downward, seemingly into the midst of a group of fallen figures below. A soaring bird, possibly an eagle or a raven, adds to the sense of impending doom. This expressive sketch captures the dramatic and apocalyptic nature of the biblical text, with loose, gestural lines that convey a sense of urgency and chaos. The drawing is held in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.