In The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Dürer represents the Four Horsemen or Riders, who are from Chapter Six in the Book of Revelation in the Bible. In this, the author, believed to be John of Patmos, narrates about the prophecy of the Seven Seals and the Four Horsemen are the First Four Seals unleashed on the world. The Four Horsemen represent different aspects that bring on the Apocalypse, namely, Conquest, War, Famine, and Death, respectively. They are also represented with their own weapons and their horses are described by their colors.