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The Last Judgment

Giorgio Vasari

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a mythical or religious scene. The drawing shows several figures in different positions and actions. The composition is divided into two main sections with figures in the upper levels and lower levels. The upper section appears to depict a group of figures witnessing or participating in an event. The lower section shows figures in dynamic poses with swords or engaged in struggle. The scene is detailed with a brownish wash for tonal contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1567
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over traces of red and black chalk, squared for transfer with black chalk, on cream laid paper
Dimensions
2501 × 5275 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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