The Last Judgement
- Artist
- Rogier van der Weyden
- Date
- 1445 - 1450
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Hospices de Beaune
"The Last Judgement" is a compelling religious painting from the Northern renaissance characterized by intricate detail and vivid imagery. Created as a panel painting, it depicts the final judgment with Christ at the center, surrounded by angels, saints, and the saved or damned. The artist skillfully employed oil paints to achieve rich textures, deep colors, and luminous effects. This work exemplifies the era’s focus on religious themes, with powerful symbolism that invites reflection on morality and divine justice.
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