Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment is a 1630 ink by Christoph Murer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a chaotic crowd of people packed together. Some stand tall, holding staffs or books, while others crouch or reach upward. The scene is busy with faces, clothes, and trees that fill every corner. The lines are sharp and dark, creating a sense of movement and energy. Notice how the artist used only black ink on light paper to make the scene feel dramatic. The figures seem to overlap, suggesting a story unfolding in layers. Look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.
