The Celestial Jerusalem, Roger Chapelain Midy (1916–1992)

Roger Chapelain-Midy (1916–1992) The Celestial Jerusalem. Artist's proof (E.A.) on silk, signed. Superb artist's proof by Roger Chapelain-Midy representing The Celestial Jerusalem, a vision from the Apocalypse of Saint John. This work is part of the artist's major biblical illustrations, renowned for his mystical and symbolist compositions. It is an artist's proof (E.A.), produced in very few copies and printed on silk, a luxury medium reserved for high-end portfolios. The signature is handwritten in pencil. The delicacy of the colours, the depth of the sky, and the texture of the silk give this work an exceptional presence, far superior to prints on paper. A rare work, intended for collectors of sacred art and 20th-century illustration.