The Last Judgment 1508 - 1511

Albrecht Dürer’s "The Last Judgment" (1508-1511), a masterful woodcut, depicts the final accounting, a pivotal moment in Christian faith. Christ sits enthroned, surrounded by angels and judging humanity, with the saved on his right and the damned on his left. The detailed rendering of figures and the dynamic composition embody the Northern Renaissance style, marked by realism and precision. This powerful image, held in the Statens Museum for Kunst, has captivated viewers for centuries with its stark portrayal of the ultimate fate of humanity.