Question

4. Look at the painting below. Name the painting and the artist, and describe its important features. (8 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The painting on the photo is The Vision of Saint John, also known as Opening of the Fifth Seal, by artist El Greco.

The painting reflects the Biblical scene from Revelation 6:9-11 ("When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?” Then each of them was given a white robe ..." )

Important features that we can see are

• We see the figure of St John in ecstasy at the opening of the fifth seal at the end of time, although the opening, which should be on the upper part, is missing part of the painting.
• The figures behind St John are being covered up in robes as a symbol of salvation.
• The dark colors and the light and emerges from the clouds and sky paint the apocalyptic image.