Johannes ziet het Nieuwe Jeruzalem: 'en het eeuwig leven, amen' 1579

Johann Sadeler I's 1579 engraving, "Johannes sieht das Neue Jerusalem", depicts John the Apostle, a figure central to Christian theology, receiving a vision of the heavenly Jerusalem. The intricate cityscape within the walls of the New Jerusalem suggests a utopia, a place of peace and prosperity promised to the righteous. The winged angel guides John's gaze towards the divine light emanating from the heavens, underscoring the spiritual significance of the vision. This powerful visual allegory of faith and salvation is a striking testament to the artistry and religious fervor of the Renaissance.