The Last Judgment 1549

Augustin Hirschvogel's "The Last Judgment" (1549) is a powerful engraving depicting the Biblical event of Judgment Day. The print depicts the damned being led away by devils towards a fiery hell. The figures are rendered with anatomical accuracy, showing their torment and suffering. Hirschvogel was a German artist, and the scene is framed by a quote from the book of Matthew, emphasizing the suffering that will befall those who reject Christ. This work is a prime example of Northern Renaissance engraving and reflects the artist's skill in capturing the dramatic tension of a religious theme.