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The Last Judgment

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting humans, animals, and celestial figures. The left side shows nude figures holding torches and interacting. On the right, a rainbow ends in a group of sheep. Two haloed figures on clouds observe the scene below. Additional figures are shown among clouds in the background. German text is included in the foreground. Fine lines and hatching are used for shading and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1549
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3409 × 3532 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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