RE Revision: Eschatology: MA's Last Judgement

Mind Map: Michelangelo's The Last Judgment

Central Idea

• The Last Judgment Painting by Michelangelo

Main Branches

1. Central Figure

• Christ as Central Figure

  • Represents divine authority and judgment

  • Symbolizes the culmination of eschatological beliefs

2. Christ's Wounds

• Significance of Wounds

  • Reflects the sacrifice of Christ

  • Represents redemption and salvation for believers

3. Right Hand of Christ

• Symbolism of Right Hand

  • Sheep and Goats

    • Reflects Matthew 25

    • Right hand signifies the righteous (sheep) going to heaven

    • Left side signifies the damned (goats) going to hell

    • "He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left." (Matthew 25:33)

  • Judgment and Mercy

    • Indicates divine decision on souls

4. Resurrection of the Dead

• People Rising from Graves

  • Illustrates the resurrection of the faithful

  • Represents Catholic belief in life after death

5. Hell and Damnation

• Depiction of Hell

  • Visual representation of eternal punishment

  • Reflects the consequences of sin and rejection of God

  • Light cant reach sinners in hell

6. Biblical Revelations

• Connection to Revelation

  • Themes of final judgment and the end times

  • Reinforces the urgency of repentance

  • 7 Angels blowing trumpets

  • A book containing names of those who will be raised to heaven. nobody should assume they’re going to Heaven

7. Equality in Humanity

• Nudity of Figures

  • Symbolises equality before God

  • Emphasises the idea that all are judged without earthly status

  • Jesus and Mary are clothed

8. Saints Near Christ

• Presence of Saints

  • Represents intercession and holiness

  • Highlights the communion of saints in Catholic belief

  • Holding the objects associated with their death, but have perfect bodies

  • All people will be perfected in Heaven

Conclusion

• Eschatological Themes

  • The painting showcases key Catholic beliefs about judgment, resurrection, and the afterlife, emphasising the significance of faith and morality