Johannes ziet het nieuwe Jeruzalem 1579

"Johannes ziet het nieuwe Jeruzalem" (John sees the New Jerusalem), an engraving by Johann Sadeler I, portrays the biblical scene of John's vision of the heavenly city. Created in 1579, the artwork depicts the city of Jerusalem, with God in the heavens above and an angel appearing to St. John. This composition emphasizes the spiritual and divine nature of the event, showing a celestial realm accessed through a divine revelation. The intricate detail of the city's architecture and the figures' expressions add depth and richness to the scene. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands.