Saint John Devouring the Book from The Apocalypse, Albrecht Dürer, c. 1497--98

Swans and dolphins cavort in the ocean background while Saint John literally eats the book given to him by a most unusual angel. Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471--1528) Saint John Devouring the Book from The Apocalypse,c. 1497--98 Woodcut, 15 5/8 x 11 3/16 in. (39.7 x 28.4 cm) Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts