The Last Judgment

The Last Judgment

Jean Cousin

1504

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a chaotic crowd of figures rising from the ground. Some stand with arms outstretched, while others seem to float or struggle upward. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried sketch. The whole scene feels crowded and full of movement. Notice how the artist didn’t worry about perfect proportions—just getting the energy right. The figures overlap and twist in a way that feels alive, even in this rough drawing. Want to see more like this? Check out Renaissance art for similar bold, expressive sketches.

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