Die Strafe Des Höllenfeuers (das Jüngste Gericht), detail 1538

This detail from Domenico Beccafumi's "Die Strafe Des Höllenfeuers (das Jüngste Gericht)" (c. 1538) depicts the horrifying scene of the Last Judgement, a central theme in Christian art. The painting's dynamic composition and intense use of chiaroscuro highlight the suffering of the damned as they are cast into the fires of hell. Beccafumi’s vivid portrayal of Hell, with its tortured figures and flames, effectively evokes the terror and despair associated with this biblical event. This work serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of sin and the need for redemption.