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The Last Judgment, by Hans Lützelburger, ink, 1526

The Last Judgment

Hans Lützelburger

1526

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Last Judgment is a 1526 ink by Hans Lützelburger, a Renaissance work, depicting Globe, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Hans Lützelburger
When & what style?
1526 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a dramatic scene with many figures. It's a woodcut, which is a print made from a carved wooden block. This technique was popular back then because it allowed artists to make many copies of their work. The scene is quite detailed, with lots of action going on. You can learn more about this technique by looking up the woodcut technique.

About the artist

Portrait of Hans Lützelburger
Artist

Hans Lützelburger

Hans Lützelburger (died June 1526), also known as Hans Franck, was a German blockcutter ("formschneider") for woodcuts, regarded as one of the finest of his day.

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