Last Judgement

About this work

This print is packed with swirling figures climbing, falling, and reaching upward in a chaotic scene. At the center, a robed figure stands on a rocky base, surrounded by people rising from the ground or being pulled toward the sky. Above, two smaller circles show a haloed face and more dramatic action, while below, a crowd of figures sprawls in a dark, tangled mess. The artist used deep contrasts between light and shadow to make the figures pop off the page. The lines are sharp and detailed, with every muscle and fold of cloth visible. If you like this kind of dramatic print, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.