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The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy, centre panel (oil on panel)
471092 The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy, centre panel (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: riptych commissioned by the Almoners of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. At the centre, Christ, seated on a rainbow that symbolises the covenant between God and Humankind, passes Final Judgement. The Archangel Michael assists him by weighing the souls to separate the Just and the Damned. The former are admitted to Paradise, the latter are condemned to Hell. The Virgin Mary and John the Baptist, each accompanied by six apostles, are seated at the top of the wings. Works of mercy are feeding the hungry, giving the thirsty a drink, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, comforting the sick, ransoming religious prisoners, burying the dead.); © Art in Flanders
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Altarpiece Apostle Apostles Archangel Biblical Figure Burial Burying Charity Coffin Crypts Damned Evil Good Grave Grave Stone Grave Stones Graves Gravestone Gravestones Headstones Hell Homeless Homelessness Kindness Last Judgement Mercy Penury Poors Precariousness Sepulchre Sepulchres Sinners Tomb Stones Tombs Tombstone Tombstones Wing Biblical Charcter
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This print captures the exquisite detail and profound meaning of Bernard van Orley's masterpiece, "The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy". Commissioned by the Almoners of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, this triptych is a testament to both artistic brilliance and religious devotion. In the centre panel, Christ sits upon a rainbow, symbolizing God's covenant with humanity as he passes final judgement. Assisting him is Archangel Michael, weighing souls to separate the just from the damned. The former are welcomed into paradise while the latter face condemnation in Hell. Atop each wing sit Virgin Mary and John the Baptist accompanied by six apostles. What makes this artwork truly remarkable are its intricate details depicting acts of mercy. The seven works include feeding the hungry, giving drink to those who thirst, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, comforting the sick, ransoming religious prisoners, and burying the dead. These acts serve as reminders for Christians to practice kindness and charity towards others. Van Orley's skillful brushwork brings life to every figure depicted – angels hovering above with wings spread wide open; saints gazing down with solemn expressions; sinners facing their fate with anguish; coffins representing mortality; tombstones marking eternal rest. "The Last Judgement and Seven Works of Mercy" stands as a powerful testament to Christian beliefs portrayed through artistry that transcends time. This print allows viewers to appreciate every nuance captured within this monumental altarpiece – a visual journey through biblical narratives that continue to inspire faith today.
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