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Das Jüngste Gericht

Unknown

1430

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Das Jüngste Gericht is a 1430 by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1430 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a busy religious scene. At the top, a bearded man in a glowing circle raises his hands. Around him, smaller figures—some with halos—stand or float. Below, a cross with a small figure on it sits in the middle, while people below react: some kneel, others climb out of a grave, and a few look scared or hopeful. The figures are stiff and flat, with little shading. The artist used bold lines and simple shapes to tell the story. The text at the top is in Latin, adding to the serious tone. Look up Renaissance next to see how this style changed art.