The Last Judgement

The Last Judgement

What's this massive art that is 12m x 14m? Oh it must be The last Judgement from by Michelangelo ( The statue at the left) covers the wall behind the alter in the Sistine Chapel. And when he finished it, it's about 1541. It spend all six years from his incredible life to this amzing paint.

When executing his "Last Judgement" it would seem that Michelangelo had been given artistic licence to paint scenes, not only from the Bible, but also from mythology. This shows great faith in the artist by his patron, Pope Paul III.

The fresco angles out at the top of the painting preventing dust from settling on it and also improving the perspective of the work. At the top of the painting the cross, the crown of thorns, and other symbols of the passion of Christ can be seen.