The Last Judgment with the Apostles

Frühe Holzschnitte, circa 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
Datazione
circa 1460
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, ochre, green, brown, tan, and black
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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