The Last Judgment
Giovanni Battista della Rovere
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Giovanni Battista della Rovere
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a chaotic scene of figures rising from the ground, tangled in swirling lines. Some stand tall, while others clutch at each other or reach upward. The ink is scratchy and layered, giving everything a rough, urgent feel. The artist packed every inch with movement, using quick, overlapping strokes to show both bodies and emotion. It’s like watching a storm of souls all at once. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how this technique creates depth with just lines.
