Artwork
The Last Judgment
The Last Judgment is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Last Judgment is an oil painting depicting a dramatic scene of judgment with figures emerging from the earth and floating in the air.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a group of people in various states of undress, with some figures displaying gestures of supplication or despair, set against a backdrop of clouds and a radiant light.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, thereby enhancing the dramatic effect of the scene.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
