1513
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Last Judgment is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a chaotic scene of people rising from the ground. Some figures are reaching upward, while others cling to rocks or each other. The sky glows with rays, and small cherubs float above, holding flowers or instruments. At the center, a robed figure stands with arms outstretched, surrounded by a crowd of varied expressions—some hopeful, others fearful. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to create drama. The mix of movement and stillness makes the scene feel both urgent and timeless. Look up woodcut to see how this technique works.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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