Artwork
Last Judgement
Last Judgement is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Frans Floris. It dates from 1565 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Last Judgement is an oil painting created by Frans Floris in 1565. It is a representation of the Day of Judgment and is currently held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic scene of the Last Judgement, with numerous figures in various states of distress. The foreground features a muscular, horned figure bound in chains and another figure hanging upside down, while the background shows a crowd being pulled towards heaven or dragged to hell.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Floris's use of oil paint to convey a sense of turmoil and upheaval. The composition is dense, with a multitude of figures, and includes a stone pedestal with an illegible inscription in the foreground.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans Floris, Frans Floris the Elder or Frans Floris de Vriendt (17 April 1519 – 1 October 1570) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, print artist and tapestry designer.
