DÜRER, Albrecht: The Revelation of St John: 1. The Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist
Violent chaos erupts as soldiers torment a saint in boiling oil, rendered through dense woodcut lines and dramatic diagonal composition. Dürer's apocalyptic series visualizes Revelation's mystical visions, establishing the Northern Renaissance master's unparalleled technical mastery and spiritual intensity.
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