Who painted Figure from The Last Judgment?

Figure from The Last Judgment was painted by Francesco Bartolozzi in 1740.

Where can I see Figure from The Last Judgment?

Figure from The Last Judgment is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Figure from The Last Judgment?

Figure from The Last Judgment is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Figure from The Last Judgment

Francesco Bartolozzi , 1740

Figure from The Last Judgment is a print by the Baroque artist Francesco Bartolozzi. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print on paper depicts a dynamic figure from *The Last Judgment*, based on Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel fresco.

About this work

Overview

This print on paper depicts a dynamic figure from *The Last Judgment*, based on Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel fresco. The subject is a muscular man in mid-motion, with one arm raised and the other holding a draped cloth over his shoulder. His body is twisted, suggesting a leap, and he stands on a few steps.

Subject & Meaning

The figure embodies the dramatic intensity of *The Last Judgment*. While the specific identity of the figure (saint, sinner, or angel) is not provided, the energetic pose and detailed rendering reflect the emotional and physical turmoil characteristic of Michelangelo’s apocalyptic scene.

Technique & Style

Smooth, detailed lines define the figure, particularly in the muscular anatomy and flowing fabric. The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect, with deep shadows on one side and lighter tones on the other, enhancing the figure’s depth and presence.

History & Provenance

The print is an adaptation of a figure from Michelangelo’s *The Last Judgment* fresco in the Sistine Chapel. Specific details about the print’s creation date, artist, or ownership history are not provided.

Artist & collection

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

Francesco Bartolozzi (21 September 1727 – 7 March 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. He is noted for popularizing the "crayon" method of engraving.