Apocalyptic Collection

Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse. Book of New Testament. Miniature. 15th century. The fifth Angel playing trumpet. Chateau of Chatilly. France

After the Bacchanal, 1898 (oil on canvas)
658858 After the Bacchanal, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Richter, Robert (1861-1941); 120.7x180.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg
3501399 Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death pub

The Fall of Babylon, c1555. Creator: Jean Duvet
The Fall of Babylon, c1555. Series: The Apocalypse, plate 18

Apocalyptic Vision with Sea Gods, n.d. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Bauer
Apocalyptic Vision with Sea Gods, n.d

Post Apocalypse Landscape
Lucie Gagnon

A Delicate Balance
LARRY BUTTERWORTH

L Arc de Triomphe as a ruin, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909595 L Arc de Triomphe as a ruin, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugo imagines the Arch of Triumph as a ruin at the end of time)

Jesus appears in the Book of Revelation holding seven stars in his right hand
DGC398023 Jesus appears in the Book of Revelation holding seven stars in his right hand and with a double edged sword coming out from his mouth, 1763 (engraving) by Picart

The End of Mankind. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
The End of Mankind

Tapestry fragment depicting an angel in a landscape, from the Apocalypse of Angers
GLS314133 Tapestry fragment depicting an angel in a landscape, from the Apocalypse of Angers, 3rd quarter of the fourteenth century (wool) by French School

Wounded, Passchendaele, 1918 (oil on canvas)
2975532 Wounded, Passchendaele, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 46x51 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: The Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres)

The Landscape: Hill 60, c. 1917 (ink & w/c on paper)
3482875 The Landscape: Hill 60, c.1917 (ink & w/c on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 26x35 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Field of Passchendaele, c. 1917 (pen & ink with w/c on paper)
3482874 The Field of Passchendaele, c.1917 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 26x35 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Worship of the Lamb, design for a stained glass window at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, 1865 (pencil on paper)
BIR185842 The Worship of the Lamb, design for a stained glass window at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, 1865 (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones

Detail of the right panel of the Triptych of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist
489853 Detail of the right panel of the Triptych of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, 1474-79 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

The Dragon Fighting with the Servants of God, no. 39 from the Apocalypse of angers, 1373-87 (tapestry)
XIR170242 The Dragon Fighting with the Servants of God, no. 39 from the Apocalypse of angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

Scene from the Apocalypse, The Four Vengeful Angels, Latin edition, 1511 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR253280 Scene from the Apocalypse, The Four Vengeful Angels, Latin edition, 1511 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 39.4x28.3 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Daniels Visions: Vial of Wrath and Junk Bottle of Destruction, A Sign of the Times for 18... 1843. Creator: Anon
Daniels Visions: Vial of Wrath and Junk Bottle of Destruction, A Sign of the Times for 1843, 1843

Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)
988078 Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Alcocer, Jose Cortez de (fl.18th century); 105.4x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito)

Destruction of the Pharoahs Host, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

David Spareth Saul at Hachilah, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

Seventh Plague, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833. Creator: John Martin
Seventh Plague, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

Fall of the Walls of Jericho, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1834. Creator: John Martin
Fall of the Walls of Jericho, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1834

The Covenant, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1832. Creator: John Martin
The Covenant, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1832

The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831. Creator: John Martin
The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831

Belshazzars Feast, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
Belshazzars Feast, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1832

The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

Christ Tempted in the Wilderness, 1824. Creator: John Martin
Christ Tempted in the Wilderness, 1824

The Destroying Angel, 1833. Creator: John Martin
The Destroying Angel, 1833

Fall of Nineveh, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
Fall of Nineveh, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

After the Bath, (oil on canvas)
989508 After the Bath, (oil on canvas) by Zatzka, Hans (1859-1945); 63.5x48.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Bath. Hans Zatzka (1859-1945). Oil on canvas

Scene in the Tent of Edward The Black Prince after the Battle of Poitiers
658318 Scene in the Tent of Edward The Black Prince after the Battle of Poitiers: He Treated King John like an Honoured Guest, When at the Feast He Sate, For with Reverend Air and Forehead Bare

The plague of locusts and a dragon threatening a woman (fresco)
473090 The plague of locusts and a dragon threatening a woman (fresco) by French School, (11th century); Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, Poitou

The End of the World, 1910 (litho)
3091225 The End of the World, 1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the World, 1910. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Scene from the Apocalypse, St. John devouring the Book, Latin edition, 1511 (woodcut)
FIT282908 Scene from the Apocalypse, St. John devouring the Book, Latin edition, 1511 (woodcut) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 39x28.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Last Judgement, engraved by Charles Mottram (1807-76) pub
Ma103970 The Last Judgement, engraved by Charles Mottram (1807-76) pub. by Thomas McLean, 1856 (engraving) by Martin, John (1789-1854) (after)

Ms 422 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, from an Apocalypse (vellum)
XCM240232 Ms 422 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, from an Apocalypse (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Cambrai, France; French, out of copyright

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 27 The witnesses are left unburied
XJL195849 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.27 The witnesses are left unburied and their souls ascend to Heaven, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 59 An angel leading St. John the Evangelist to the Harlot of
XJL195864 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.59 An angel leading St. John the Evangelist to the Harlot of Babylon, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 34 The red dragon handing over his power to the beast of the sea
XJL195856 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.34 The red dragon handing over his power to the beast of the sea, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

The Angel with an Open Book, no. 27 from The Apocalypse of Angers
XIR203307 The Angel with an Open Book, no.27 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); Musee des Tapisseries, Angers

Ms 422 fol. 22r The Opening of the Fourth Seal: Death Riding the Pale Horse (vellum)
XCM203297 Ms 422 fol.22r The Opening of the Fourth Seal: Death Riding the Pale Horse (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Cambrai

After the Masked Ball, 1871 (oil on canvas)
659021 After the Masked Ball, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); 75.5x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Masked Ball. Charles Chaplin (1825-1891)

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"Apocalyptic Visions: Unveiling the End of Days through Art" Step into a world where chaos and destruction reign, as depicted in various artworks throughout history. From ancient tapestries to modern masterpieces, these captivating pieces offer glimpses into the apocalyptic realm. Intriguingly, the Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse from the New Testament has long served as inspiration for artists seeking to portray this cataclysmic theme. One such example is "After the Bacchanal, " an oil painting from 1898 that explores the aftermath of revelry amidst impending doom. Traveling back further in time, we encounter a woolen tapestry fragment dating back to the fourteenth century. This piece hails from the Apocalypse of Angers and showcases an angel amidst a desolate landscape—a haunting reminder of what lies ahead. Transitioning to more recent events, we witness war's devastating impact on humanity. "Wounded, Passchendaele" captures the horrors endured during World War I with its poignant depiction of suffering soldiers on canvas. Similarly, "The Landscape: Hill 60" and "The Field of Passchendaele" present ink and watercolor renditions that evoke both despair and desolation. Artistic interpretations also extend beyond traditional mediums. A pencil sketch by Hans Holbein depicts "The Worship of the Lamb, " designed for a stained glass window at St Edmund Hall in Oxford—an ethereal vision amid impending darkness. Not limited to religious contexts alone, apocalyptic themes permeate other aspects too. An engraving showcasing L'Arc de Triomphe as ruins transports us to a nineteenth-century world teetering on collapse while offering an unsettling glimpse into mankind's potential fate. Nature itself can convey apocalyptic undertones; dramatic exposure reveals tree tops seen from a worm's-eye view in Speulderbos forest—a scene reminiscent of nature reclaiming its dominion after humanity's fall.