Laatste Oordeel 1712

"Laatste Oordeel" (Last Judgement) is a 1712 etching by an anonymous artist, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The scene depicts the biblical Last Judgement, a popular subject in art. God sits enthroned atop a cloud, surrounded by angels, as he separates the righteous and the damned. The lower portion depicts the chaos of the damned, with figures struggling in a fiery hell. The etching is characterized by its detailed depiction of the scene and its intricate composition. This powerful image highlights the themes of salvation and damnation, reminding viewers of the importance of righteous living.