The Last Judgment c. 1490 - 1500

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This woodcut, titled "The Last Judgment," depicts the traditional Christian belief of God judging the souls of the dead. The anonymous artist depicts a scene of both salvation and damnation. At the top, Christ sits in judgment, with heaven above and hell below. Below Christ, an angel leads a soul to paradise, while a demon drags another to hell. This small woodcut, dating from roughly 1490-1500, was likely part of a book or devotional pamphlet, illustrating the importance of religious faith during the late medieval period.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Though this is now the only known impression of this print, the publisher was clearly intent on mass producing such images. At the right edge of the sheet is a fragment of another woodcut printed simultaneously. Over time, it is often the cheapest, most common prints that become rare, for no one thinks to preserve them.