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The Last Judgment

Pieter van der Heyden after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a central figure on a cloud surrounded by angelic figures blowing trumpets. Below them, there are various figures being herded onto boats, with strange creatures around. On one side, monstrous figures are present, while on the opposite side, the figures flow out of a giant egg-like form. Many people are shown in lines, with fantastical creatures throughout the image. The composition contrasts between the celestial peace above and the chaotic scene below.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1558
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4649 × 3536 px
Public Domain
Yes
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