The end of the world and the Last Judgement. The sea will bu

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The end of the world and the Last Judgement. The sea will bu

The end of the world and the Last Judgement. The sea will burn. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

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Burn Burning Catholicism Christ Christianism Christopher Codex Cristoforo Fifteenth Flame Flames Illuminated Jesus Manuscript Mediaeval Predis Renaissance Xvth 15th

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The End of the World and the Last Judgment: A Vision of Apocalyptic Fire from the Codex of Predis (1476), Turin, Italy This evocative image, taken from the Codex of Predis, a 15th-century illuminated manuscript housed in the Royal Library of Turin, Italy, presents a powerful and dramatic depiction of the end of the world and the Last Judgment. The scene is dominated by the fiery apocalypse, with the sea engulfed in flames and the sky ablaze with the intensity of the final conflagration. The central figure of the composition is Christ, seated upon a rainbow-colored throne, surrounded by the symbols of the four evangelists and the instruments of the Passion. He raises his right hand in blessing, while in his left, he holds a scroll bearing the inscription "I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last." Below Christ, the souls of the saved ascend to heaven, while the damned are consigned to eternal torment. The scene is filled with a sense of both awe and terror, as the boundary between life and death is erased in the all-consuming fire. This miniature, created during the late medieval period, reflects the deep-rooted Catholic belief in the imminent end of the world and the Last Judgment. It is a testament to the power of religious art to evoke emotion and inspire contemplation, as well as a window into the beliefs and values of a bygone era. Cristoforo Predis, the artist responsible for this masterpiece, was a prominent figure in the Renaissance art scene in northern Italy. His intricate and vividly colored illustrations, like this one, continue to captivate and inspire scholars and art lovers alike, offering a glimpse into the rich artistic and religious heritage of the fifteenth century.

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