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The Last Judgment with the Apostles

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1460
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, ochre, green, brown, tan, and black
Dimensions
3566 × 4981 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette