Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment
1630
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1630
ink
paper
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 crowded scene with Jesus in the center, pointing upward while surrounded by his disciples. The background is packed with buildings, trees, and small figures, giving a sense of a busy, ancient city. Jesus stands on a raised platform, holding a scroll, while the disciples look on with serious expressions. Notice how the artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, even though it’s a black-and-white print. The way the figures overlap and the city stretches into the distance shows how woodcuts could tell a big story with simple tools. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists made detailed prints without color.
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