Who painted Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment?

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment was painted by Christoph Murer in 1630.

Where can I see Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment?

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment?

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment

Christoph Murer , 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Christoph Murer. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment is a 1630 woodcut on laid paper by the German printmaker Christoph Murer. Executed as a single‑sheet print, the work presents a biblical episode in which Christ addresses his followers while a celestial vision of the final judgment unfolds above them.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows Christ elevated on a hill, gesturing toward a dramatic sky where the Last Judgment is depicted. His disciples react with a range of emotions—some shield their faces, others stare upward in alarm—emphasizing the awe and terror associated with the eschatological scene.

Technique & Style

Murer employs the woodcut medium’s characteristic bold lines and high contrast, rendering the image in stark black and white. The carving reveals the grain of the wood, adding texture, while strong chiaroscuro modeling creates depth and intensifies the emotional impact of the central figure and the heavenly drama.

History & Provenance

Created in the early seventeenth century, the print reflects the Counter‑Reformation’s emphasis on didactic religious imagery. It remains documented in several European print collections, though its precise ownership trail before entering museum holdings is not fully recorded.