Last Judgment
1490
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1490
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows three figures in a flat, bright scene. The central figure wears a golden halo, a red robe, and holds a spear and a green branch. To the left, another haloed figure stands with arms raised, dressed in blue and gold. On the right, a third figure kneels, wearing a brown robe, looking upward. The central figure’s mix of weapons and a branch suggests a story about judgment and mercy. The style looks simple but deliberate, with bold colors and clear shapes. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method worked.