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, 14711528) Saint John Devouring the Book from The Apocalypse, c. 149798 Woodcut, 15 5, 8 x 11 3, 16 in. (39. 7 x 28. 4 cm) Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts