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 Bible Art

The Last Judgement
Artist: Michelangelo
 1536-41    Painting

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Pope Julius II commissioned Michaelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Upon completing the ceiling, Michelangelo returned to create the large fresco, which would become The Last Judgment.  When the piece was unveiled, it received a mixed response. It is a depiction of the Second Coming of Christ and the final and eternal judgment by God of all humanity. The dead rise and descend to their fates, as judged by Christ who is surrounded by prominent saints. Altogether there are over 300 figures, with nearly all the males and angels originally shown as nudes; many were later partly covered up by painted draperies.

The fresco covers the whole altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. It measures 13.7 m × 12 m (539.3 in × 472.4 in)

As the title suggests, this painting depicts the final judgment of humanity. Jesus is the centerpiece of this painting, arm raised, announcing His judgment. On His right are those destined for the kingdom, and on His left are the condemned. 

The Last Judgement
Artist: John Martin
 1853    Painting

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The Last Judgement  depicts the Day of Judgement.  It is an Oil on canvas,  measuring 196 x 325 cm. It is located in the Tate Britain,  in London, UK .