The Last Judgment, Renaissance fresco in Sistine Chapel, Vatican City
The Last Judgment covers the entire altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, measuring 1370 centimeters in height and 1220 centimeters in width.
Pope Paul III commissioned Michelangelo to paint this fresco in 1535, and the work was unveiled on October 31, 1541, on All Saints' Eve.
The fresco depicts Christ's second coming, with figures ascending to Heaven and descending to darkness, following Catholic theological doctrine of final judgment.
The restoration work from 1980 to 1999 removed dark layers of dirt and glue, revealing the original bright colors and details of the fresco.
The painting incorporates mythological figure Charon from Greek mythology, who transports condemned souls across the river in Christian context.
Inception: 1541
Creator: Michelangelo
Height: 1,370 cm
Width: 1,220 cm
Made from material: fresco
Part of: Sistine Chapel
GPS coordinates: 41.90280,12.45420
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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