Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Rogier van der Weyden






















Snapshots of the "Last Judgement" (c1445-50)

The Last Judgement is a large polyptych (panel painting). Originally painted in oil on oak panels, some sections have been transferred to canvas. Unfortunately, the painting is in poor condition, having suffered paint loss and wear of colours. It was poorly restored in the late 1800's.

The Last Judgement is termed as a "Doom" painting. In Christian eschatology "Doom/the Doom" is specific term for paintings that depict the Last Judgement.