Angels Await John's Arrival
The beloved disciple has died; angels in heaven prepare to receive him with songs of glory.
The beloved disciple has died; angels in heaven prepare to receive him with songs of glory.
John Welcomed into Heaven
At the window's peak, two angels receive John with open arms into eternal life.
At the window's peak, two angels receive John with open arms into eternal life.
Heavenly Benediction
Four incense-bearing angels bless the death of John, the beloved apostle, with fragrance and song.
Four incense-bearing angels bless the death of John, the beloved apostle, with fragrance and song.
Miracle of Gold and Gems
John blesses a bundle of sticks and pebbles, transforming them into gold and jewels for the doubting Atticus and Eugène.
John blesses a bundle of sticks and pebbles, transforming them into gold and jewels for the doubting Atticus and Eugène.
Mystical Death of Saint John
John lies in a glowing sarcophagus, symbolizing his peaceful death and entrance into heavenly glory.
John lies in a glowing sarcophagus, symbolizing his peaceful death and entrance into heavenly glory.
At the Moneychanger's Shop
One youth presents the miraculous gold to a moneychanger, who tests its purity amid piles of silver and coin.
One youth presents the miraculous gold to a moneychanger, who tests its purity amid piles of silver and coin.
Craton Commands the Destruction of Jewels
The philosopher Craton orders two brothers to smash their gemstones in a public display of false detachment.
The philosopher Craton orders two brothers to smash their gemstones in a public display of false detachment.
Christ Appears to John
The risen Christ invites the aged Apostle to join him, though John is asked to wait until Sunday.
The risen Christ invites the aged Apostle to join him, though John is asked to wait until Sunday.
Miracle of the Reconstituted Jewels
John restores the shattered jewels by prayer, prompting Craton and the brothers to convert in awe.
John restores the shattered jewels by prayer, prompting Craton and the brothers to convert in awe.
John Giving Alms
John gives alms to the poor, showing his compassion.
John gives alms to the poor, showing his compassion.
Poison Tested on the Condemned
Two men lie dead from poisoned wine intended for John, who prepares to drink with divine assurance.
Two men lie dead from poisoned wine intended for John, who prepares to drink with divine assurance.
The Raising of Drusiana
A witness gestures in awe as Drusiana is raised, prompting the crowd to proclaim faith in John's God.
A witness gestures in awe as Drusiana is raised, prompting the crowd to proclaim faith in John's God.
Exile to Patmos
Under persecution by Emperor Domitian, John sets sail for Patmos in exile, accompanied by two sailors.
Under persecution by Emperor Domitian, John sets sail for Patmos in exile, accompanied by two sailors.
Trial Before the High Priest
John stands before Aristodemus, the Roman high priest, who condemns him to drink poison after the Apostle topples an idol of Diana.
John stands before Aristodemus, the Roman high priest, who condemns him to drink poison after the Apostle topples an idol of Diana.
John Writing the Apocalypse
Seated at a lectern on Patmos, John writes his eschatological visions, framed by seven stylized towers symbolizing the Seven Churches of Asia.
Seated at a lectern on Patmos, John writes his eschatological visions, framed by seven stylized towers symbolizing the Seven Churches of Asia.
John in the Workshop of the Armorer
Two craftsmen labor in an armorer’s workshop. One, seated and calm, holds a shield or radiant mold, while another chisels nearby. John’s presence among the artisans may signal his spiritual confrontation with worldly craftsmanship or idolatry.
Two craftsmen labor in an armorer’s workshop. One, seated and calm, holds a shield or radiant mold, while another chisels nearby. John’s presence among the artisans may signal his spiritual confrontation with worldly craftsmanship or idolatry.
Death of Stacteus
Stacteus lies on his deathbed while mourners weep, and two demons seize his departing soul — a prelude to John's miracle of resurrection.
Stacteus lies on his deathbed while mourners weep, and two demons seize his departing soul — a prelude to John's miracle of resurrection.
Crafting Stirrup in the Forge
Two armorers shape and finish stirrups beside a chimney, likely honoring Saint John as protector against the dangers of fire.
Two armorers shape and finish stirrups beside a chimney, likely honoring Saint John as protector against the dangers of fire.
Saint John Writing the Apocalypse
John writes the visions of Revelation on Patmos.
John writes the visions of Revelation on Patmos.