The Last Judgment

Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1513

This is a drawing of a seated, haloed figure surrounded by other figures and two cherubs. The central figure is seated on a sphere with beams of light emanating from the head. The scene includes multiple figures in various poses, either kneeling or gesturing, creating a sense of reverence. Two cherubs are depicted in the sky blowing trumpets. The artwork is rendered in a detailed, line-based engraving style typical of religious iconography that emphasizes the haloed figure as the focal point.

Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer
Datare: c. 1513
Tip: Print
Tehnică: woodcut on laid paper
Dimensiuni: 7.2 × 4.8 cm
Colecție: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licență: Domeniu public, CC0

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This is a drawing of a seated, haloed figure surrounded by other figures and two cherubs. The central figure is seated on a sphere with beams of light emanating from the head. The scene includes multiple figures in various poses, either kneeling or gesturing, creating a sense of reverence. Two cherubs are depicted in the sky blowing trumpets. The artwork is rendered in a detailed, line-based engraving style typical of religious iconography that emphasizes the haloed figure as the focal point.

Albrecht Altdorfer