The Vision of the Seven Candlesticks from The Apocalypse, Albrecht Dürer, c. 1498

Respendent in decorative detail, the candlesticks in this print of a passage from the Book of Revelation demonstrate Durer’s familiarity with the art of the goldsmith. Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471--1528) The Vision of the Seven Candlesticks from The Apocalypse, c. 1498 Woodcut, 15 11/16 x 11 5/16 in. (39.9 x 28.8 cm) Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts