Enorme verschrikkingen op aarde voorafgaand aan het Laatste Oordeel 1593

This engraving by Wierix, titled "Enorme verschrikkingen op aarde voorafgaand aan het Laatste Oordeel" (1593), depicts the terrors of the Last Judgement, a popular theme in art of the period. The scene unfolds in a two-part composition. Above, Christ ascends to Heaven amidst a host of angels, while below, the Earth is consumed by fire and chaos. The engraving's detailed imagery of monstrous figures, collapsing buildings, and a fiery sky is intended to evoke a sense of fear and awe. The text alongside the scene further emphasizes the impending judgement, reminding viewers of the scriptural verses associated with this momentous event.