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The end of the world and the Last Judgement. In heaven you will hear the voices of the crowd shouting, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... and the righteous will be called to the banquet. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy
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The End of the World and the Last Judgment
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is a breathtaking illustration from the Codex of Predis, a 15th-century illuminated manuscript created in Italy during the Renaissance. This magnificent miniature painting, housed in the Royal Library of Turin, Italy, depicts the culmination of human history as described in the Bible. The scene is set against a backdrop of cosmic chaos, with the earth splitting open and the heavens in turmoil. The Last Judgment is underway, as Jesus Christ, flanked by the four Evangelists and the Tetramorph, calls forth the dead from their graves. The righteous, identified by their halos, are led to the banquet in heaven, while the wicked are led away to eternal damnation. The crowd in the foreground, a sea of humanity, is a testament to the diversity of human experience. People of all ages, races, and social classes are depicted, each with their unique expressions of awe, fear, or resignation. Musicians play their instruments, adding a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack to the scene. The illustration is a stunning example of the artistic and religious sensibilities of the medieval and mediaeval periods. The intricate details, from the individual faces of the saints to the folds of their robes, reveal the painstaking craftsmanship of the artist, Cristoforo di Geremia, known as Cristoforo Predis. The use of vibrant colors and gold leaf adds to the otherworldly quality of the image, transporting the viewer to a realm beyond the mundane. This painting is a powerful reminder of the enduring influence of Christianity on Western civilization and the human imagination. It invites us to reflect on the transience of earthly life and the eternal consequences of our actions. As the voices of the crowd in the painting cry out, "Hallelujah, Hallelujah," we are reminded of the promise of redemption and the hope for a better world to come.
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