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The Last Judgement, c. 1445-50 (oil on panel)
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The Last Judgement, c. 1445-50 (oil on panel)
898621 The Last Judgement, c.1445-50 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Musee de l Hotel-Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: (PE4892 LA206024) Polyptych of the Last Judgment. Altarpiece open: together. Resurrection of the dead, Saint Michael weighing souls at the Last Judgment.); Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 18256691
© Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu, Beaune, France / Bridgeman Images
Altarpiece Apocalypse Apostle Apostles Archangel Michael Balance Condemned Damned Heaven Hell Judgement Day Panel Panels Paradise Polyptych Purgatory Righteous Salvation Saved Scales Sinner St Michael Northern Renaissance
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This print showcases "The Last Judgement" a remarkable oil on panel painting created by Rogier van der Weyden between 1445 and 1450. Housed in the Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu in Beaune, France, this masterpiece forms part of the Polyptych of the Last Judgment altarpiece. In this awe-inspiring scene, we witness the momentous event of Judgment Day. The panels open to reveal Saint Michael, an archangel of immense power and authority, weighing souls with divine precision. As humanity is resurrected from their graves, they face their ultimate fate - either eternal salvation or damnation. Van der Weyden's meticulous attention to detail brings forth a sense of both wonder and trepidation. The composition features a multitude of figures: apostles, angels, sinners pleading for mercy, and righteous individuals awaiting their heavenly reward. Each panel tells its own story within this grand narrative. The artist skillfully captures the dichotomy between heaven and hell through his masterful use of light and shadow. The condemned are depicted writhing in agony amidst flames while those deemed worthy bask in celestial radiance within paradise. "The Last Judgement" serves as a testament to van der Weyden's profound understanding of human nature and his ability to convey complex theological concepts through artistry. This timeless piece continues to captivate viewers with its evocative imagery and thought-provoking symbolism.
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