Het laatste oordeel 1548

Nicolò della Casa's 1548 engraving "Het laatste oordeel" (The Last Judgement) depicts a scene of intense drama and moral reckoning. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's masterful use of line and detail to convey the weight of the biblical event. The composition is densely packed with figures, all caught in the throes of judgment and punishment, emphasizing the severity of the divine decree. The figures, rendered in a highly realistic style, convey a range of emotions - fear, despair, and a sense of overwhelming dread. This intricate and detailed print provides a powerful visual representation of the Christian concept of the Last Judgement.