Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer

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Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

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1600s 1630 Addressing Apocalypse Book Of Revelation Christoph Maurer Christoph Murer Day Of Judgement Day Of Judgment Disciple Disciples Judgement Day Judgment Day Last Judgement Last Judgment Life Of Christ Maurer Christoph Murer Christoph Published Revelation Revelations Speaking Talking Telling The Last Judgment Woodcut On Laid Paper

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Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment," a powerful and evocative woodcut print published by Christoph Maurer in 1630, offers a vivid and dramatic depiction of a pivotal moment in Christian theology. The image, which is rich in symbolism and biblical allusion, portrays Jesus Christ addressing his disciples from a throne-like chair, surrounded by a gathering of men, both young and old. The scene is set against a backdrop of the Apocalypse, as depicted in the Book of Revelation, with angels blowing trumpets and the dead rising from their graves. At the center of the composition, Christ gestures towards an open book, believed to be the Book of Life, as he recounts the parable of the Sheep and the Goats. The disciples, rapt in attention, listen intently as their master speaks of the coming Day of Judgment, when the souls of all humanity will be separated into two groups: those who have lived righteously and those who have not. This powerful and evocative image, which is steeped in the heritage of seventeenth-century art and the New Testament, invites us to reflect on the enduring themes of life, death, and the ultimate judgment of the soul. The black and white woodcut on laid paper, which has been preserved for centuries, continues to captivate and inspire viewers with its intricate detail, bold lines, and profound message. Originally published in the 1600s, this masterpiece by Christoph Maurer is now a cherished part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it continues to be admired by art enthusiasts and scholars alike. The image, which is a testament to the enduring power of religious art, invites us to contemplate the mysteries of the human condition and the ultimate fate of our souls.

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