Illustration to Revelationes Sancte Birgitte 1500

This woodcut, created by Albrecht Dürer in 1500, illustrates a scene from "Revelations of Saint Bridget." The artwork, now in the British Museum, depicts a dramatic celestial scene with a central figure of Saint Bridget, seated on a throne, receiving a vision. Surrounding her are various angels and figures, including God in the upper section, and a dragon, a representation of the devil, consuming souls below. Dürer’s mastery of detail and expressive lines are evident in this powerful image that evokes a sense of both awe and fear.