The Last Judgement
1602
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a chaotic crowd split into two worlds. On top, a group in bright red and blue robes floats above clouds, while below, a throng of naked or half-dressed figures scrambles in panic. Some reach upward, others collapse on the ground. Angels with wings hover near the sky group, and a few figures in the lower half hold spears or point dramatically. The bright colors above contrast sharply with the dark, earthy tones below, creating a dramatic split. The artist used bold contrasts to show good and evil. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
