Johannes ontvangt het heilig geschrift van een engel 1563 - 1574

"Johannes ontvangt het heilig geschrift van een engel" (1563-1574), an etching by Gerard van Groeningen, depicts the biblical scene of John the Apostle receiving the Book of Revelation from an angel. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of divine revelation, with the angel appearing from clouds and flames. The intricate details of the angel's wings, John's contemplative pose, and the dramatic seascape contribute to the piece's sense of awe and reverence. This etching, with its fine lines and detailed imagery, exemplifies the artist's mastery of printmaking during the 16th century.