Book of Ezekiel
Summary
The prophet Ezekiel's inaugural vision of God enthroned in majesty, carried by four living creatures later identified with the four Evangelists: a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. The vision includes wheels within wheels and a radiant divine presence. This theophany became an important subject in Christian art, symbolizing the glory of God and the inspiration of the Gospels.
Biblical Reference
Book(s): Book of Ezekiel (Old Testament)
Chapters/Verses: Ezekiel 1:1–28
Artworks Depicting This Story
Ezekiel's Vision Self-researched
A small but powerfully composed painting depicting the prophet Ezekiel's vision of God in majesty, borne aloft by angels and the four symbols of the Evangelists. Despite its diminutive size (about 40 x 30 cm), the painting achieves monumental grandeur. It reflects the influence of Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling in its muscular figures and dynamic composition.
