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Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment

Christoph Murer

1630

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment is a 1630 ink by Christoph Murer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Christoph Murer
When & what style?: 1630 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a black-and-white woodcut showing a crowded scene of people in a church. At the center, a figure in robes stands on a raised platform, pointing upward while others around him look up or kneel. The background has tall columns and arches, and the figures are drawn in sharp, detailed lines. Some people are reaching toward the sky, while others crouch in fear or sorrow. Notice how the artist used only lines and shading to create depth and emotion—no colors, just ink on paper. The scene feels dramatic, with every face and gesture telling a story. Want to see more like this? Check out woodcut prints.