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Followed by. The Conversion of Saul. Mary and Christ. The Last Judgment ( Italian: Il Giudizio Universale) [1] is a fresco by the Italian Renaissance painter Michelangelo covering the whole altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. It is a depiction of the Second Coming of Christ and the final and eternal judgment by God of all humanity.
- 13.7 m × 12 m (539.3 in × 472.4 in)
- Michelangelo
- 1536–1541
Apr 2, 2024 · The Last Judgment is generally regarded as one of Michelangelo’s greatest masterpieces. Inspired by Dante’s The Divine Comedy, the fresco was commissioned in 1534 by Pope Clement VII (reigned 1523–34) and completed under Pope Paul III (reigned 1534–49); preparations began in 1535, painting commenced the following year, and the fresco was finally revealed on October 31, 1541.
- Steven Stowell
Dec 6, 2023 · St. Bartholomew (detail), Michelangelo, Last Judgment, Sistine Chapel, fresco, 1534–41 (Vatican City, Rome; photo: Alonso de Mendoza) Even more poignant is Michelangelo’s insertion of himself into the fresco. His is the face on the flayed skin held by St. Bartholomew, an empty shell that hangs precariously between heaven and hell.
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Michelangelo’s Last Judgment is among the most powerful renditions of this moment in the history of Christian art. Over 300 muscular figures, in an infinite variety of dynamic poses, fill the wall to its edges. Unlike the scenes on the walls and the ceiling, the Last Judgment is not bound by a painted border.
Oct 12, 2021 · The Last Judgment (1536 to 1541) painting is a fresco by Michelangelo, who was a Renaissance painter. It covers the whole altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Italy. It depicts over 300 figures surrounding the central figure of Christ. The fresco is a depiction of Christ’s Second Coming and the Last Judgment of humanity.
- Alicia du Plessis
- ( Author And Art History Expert )
- Who Was Michelangelo?Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, or simply known as Michelangelo, was active during the High Renaissance and Mannerist art periods as a...
- Why Paint the Sistine Chapel’s Altar Wall?Paintings like The Last Judgment were usually painted on the west end of churches, near the back doors. This served the purpose for when people lef...
- Why Did Michelangelo Paint The Last Judgment?Pope Clement VII (1523 to 1534) commissioned Michelangelo to paint The Last Judgment. The commission was taken over by Pope Paul III (1534 to 1549)...
- How Long Did It Take to Paint The Last Judgment?It took Michelangelo over four years to paint The Last Judgment. He started preparing the altar wall in 1535 and completed it in 1541. Michelangelo...
Dec 7, 2022 · For example, Giotto —thought of as the father of the Renaissance—is well known for his Last Judgment in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padova. Michelangelo’s take on the subject has, over time, become iconic. In the fresco, we see over 300 figures expertly painted to carry out this story. Christ sits in the middle, his hand raised in casting ...
The mighty composition, painted by Michelangelo between 1536 and 1541, is centred around the dominant figure of Christ, captured in the moment preceding that when the verdict of the Last Judgement is uttered (Matthew 25: 31-46). His calm imperious gesture seems to both command attention and placate the surrounding agitation.
