Saint John the Evangelist and Angels representing the Seven Churches, c.1345, Tempera colors, gold leaf, and brown and black inks on parchment

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Saint John the Evangelist and Angels representing the Seven Churches, c.1345, Tempera colors, gold leaf, and brown and black inks on parchment

This traditional German Gothic illumination shows Saint John the Evangelist, pictured at center, is believed to be the author of the fourth Gospel and the Book of Revelations (also known as the Apocalypse, or his vision of the end of the world.) He is surrounded by angels representing the Seven Churches meant to receive his prophetic writings.

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Saint John the Evangelist and Angels representing the Seven Churches, c.1345, Tempera colors, gold leaf, and brown and black inks on parchment

Unknown, German Illuminator (14th - Century)

This traditional German Gothic illumination shows Saint John the Evangelist, pictured at center, is believed to be the author of the fourth Gospel and the Book of Revelations (also known as the Apocalypse, or his vision of the end of the world.) He is surrounded by angels representing the Seven Churches meant to receive his prophetic writings.