Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment Possibly 1630

Christoph Murer created this print, “Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgement,” sometime between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Murer lived in Zurich during a period of significant religious and political upheaval following the Reformation. This historical context deeply informs the artwork, which is a reflection on mortality and moral reckoning. The scene depicts Christ surrounded by his disciples, foretelling the events of the Last Judgement, a moment of reckoning. The expressions on the faces of the disciples convey a mix of confusion, fear, and introspection. Murer's work serves as a potent reminder of the ever-present tension between the earthly and the divine, and the weight of one's actions. The artist's skilled rendering captures the emotional and spiritual weight of the prophecy. He invites us to contemplate our own moral compass, and the legacies we will leave behind.