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The Last Judgment (Michelangelo

The painting of The Last Judgment ' by Michelangelo was a fresco which was executed between 1537 and 1541 at the behest of Pope Julius II who commissioned Michelangelo to perform the task . This scene is based on the passage in the Bible on what would happen when Christ would come again . Both the living and the dead , who would be raised then , will be judged by Christ and their fates would be determined if they are going to heaven or hell

. The artwork was done on freshly spread lime plaster that was still moist with water-based pigments Michelangelo 's palette developed highly embellished monochromatic work and the symmetry of his figures made it appear broader and more threatening , if not intimidating to the uninitiated , intended to evoke a sense of awe to anyone who would view it

This large , solid and heavy wall painting can be viewed behind the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City and it took Michelangelo more than four years to complete this masterpiece which was a break from the usual sculptures he used to do where he had made outstanding works such as David ' Pieta ' and Moses ' as he dabbled with the concept of mural painting which was probably the largest masterpiece he had ever done in his life as The Last Judgment ' formed part of the vast murals that adorn the walls of the chapel which is the Pope 's private chapel and at...