The Day of Judgment
Schiavonetti, Luigi · Italian
1808 and 1813
- Medium
- steel-faced etched copper plate
- Classification
- Technical Material
- Period
- 1801 to 1825
- Image size
- 8111 × 10192px
Description
The image displays faint, swirling lines and shapes on a smooth, dark surface, creating an abstract pattern. The lines crisscross and curve subtly. Light and shadows interact to suggest depth, forming an intricate web that resembles a well-worn, textured slate. The abstract elements allow for interpretation, resembling distant mountains or a hazy, distant forest.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).