Scene
The fresco is divided into two registers showing Christ in Heaven above and the judgment of souls below. Saved souls ascend to heaven on the left, while the damned descend into hell on the right.
Last Judgment (Scrovegni Chapel)
Giotto
1305
Figures
Christ sits in Majesty at the center, surrounded by twelve apostles and rows of angels. The lower register includes Satan, demons, and specific figures like Moses and the patron Enrico Scrovegni.
Symbolism
A rainbow encircles Christ as a symbol of divine covenant, and angels blowing trumpets signify the Last Judgment. Angels unwinding the sky like a curtain represent the concept of revelation.
Craft
Giotto uses a hierarchical composition with two registers divided by a double white line to organize the narrative.
Impact
This masterpiece is recognized as a significant example of the transition from medieval to Renaissance art due to its innovative composition and scale.
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