1549
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Last Judgment is a 1549 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic crowd of people and animals. Some figures are reaching up, others are falling. A few look scared, one holds a lamb. The sky is full of swirling lines and small shapes, like flames or wind. The text at the bottom is in German—it’s a Bible quote about judgment. The artist used sharp lines to create drama and movement. Want to see more? Check out the technique: etching.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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