Teachings on the Coming of the Judgment by Léonard Gaultier

Teachings on the Coming of the Judgment 1580

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comic strip sketch

mechanical pen drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

"Teachings on the Coming of the Judgment" is a 1580 engraving by French artist Léonard Gaultier. The piece depicts a scene from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 25, the parable of the sheep and the goats. The image shows Christ in the sky, while several individuals are being judged on their actions during their lives. The engraving utilizes a detailed and highly realistic style characteristic of Gaultier’s work and reflects the growing popularity of religious art during the 16th century.