Mankind Feasting and Making Love, Awaiting the Last Judgement (‘the coming of the son of man’) (Matthew 24:37–42)
1581
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1581
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a group of people lounging around a table, eating and playing music. The scene looks relaxed, but the faces and poses feel a little stiff and exaggerated. In the background, there’s a fancy room with tall windows and decorative panels. Notice how the artist used shading to create depth—no colors, just different tones of brown and gray. The people seem to be enjoying themselves, but the title hints at something darker going on. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shadows with lines.
