Not currently on view
In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of August 2026
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
In the artist's time, St. John the Evangelist was believed to have written the Book of Revelation on the Island of Patmos. Today, many biblical scholars consider John of Patmos a separate author who wrote the text about 90 years after the death of Christ.
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Martin Schongauer — Saint John on Patmos
Martin Schongauer — St. John the Evangelist on Patmos
Ludwig Krug (German, 1490–1532) — St. John on the Island of 
Hans Wechtlin (German, 1480/85–after 1526) — St. John on the
Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528) — The Life of the Virgin:
Ludwig Krug — St. John on Patmos
Allaert Claesz. (Netherlandish, active c. 1520–26) — The Nat
Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528) — Holy Family with the Bu
Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528) — Life of the Virgin: Jo
Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528) — The Holy Family with th
Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528) — Christ on the Mount of 
Dirk Vellert (Netherlandish, 1480/85–1547) — Temptation of C
