The Last Judgment with the Apostles

Frühe Holzschnitte, hacia 1460

This is a painting depicting a heavenly judgment scene. The central figure is seated on a throne, surrounded by individuals with halos. Below them, there is a city with gates, and two groups of people are being guided. Architectural elements and possibly resurrected figures are also present. The color palette includes reds, greens, and tan shades, with strong outlines. The style is reminiscent of medieval Christian art such as illuminated manuscripts or altarpieces.
Artista
Frühe Holzschnitte
Fecha
hacia 1460
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, ochre, green, brown, tan, and black
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a painting depicting a heavenly judgment scene. The central figure is seated on a throne, surrounded by individuals with halos. Below them, there is a city with gates, and two groups of people are being guided. Architectural elements and possibly resurrected figures are also present. The color palette includes reds, greens, and tan shades, with strong outlines. The style is reminiscent of medieval Christian art such as illuminated manuscripts or altarpieces.

Frühe Holzschnitte