The Seven Trumpets

Artist Albrecht Durer (German, 1471 - 1528)

Date1496 c

Place of ManufactureEurope

Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: black ink

DimensionsOverall (Trimmed 2mm outside border): 39.1 x 28.4 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineDr. Gustav and Marie Schilder Collection

Object number1964.189.001

DescriptionDrawn from Revelations, this rather frightening print portrays the end of the world. As each trumpet sounds, plagues are released upon the earth - the first producing hail & fire, the third casts down the star Wormwood to poison the waters. The eagle cries 'woe' as three more trumpets are about to start up.

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