The Last Judgment

About this work

This drawing is packed with tiny figures swirling in chaotic motion. At the center, a large group gathers around a glowing, haloed figure on a throne. Above them, more figures stretch upward toward a sunburst, while below, others seem to sink into darkness. The lines are dense and layered, creating a sense of movement and energy. The artist used a technique called cross-hatching—lots of crisscrossed lines—to build up shadows and texture. The whole scene feels intense, like a storm of activity. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with just lines.