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Hell And Heaven

Hell And Heaven

Both hell (on the right of the viewer) and heaven (on the right of Christ) are visible in the fresco.
The structure of the picture opposes disorder and agitation, in hell, to order and calm, in paradise. The colour structure both makes it easier for the viewer to read the picture clearly, and also actively participates in the balance of the visual effect: In hell, a red river of fire takes the souls, while in paradise, a white light embraces everything. Note this interesting detail: The Apostle Peter unlocks the door of paradise for the righteous.

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The Last Judgement

The Last Judgement

The entire eastern wall of the old wing of the refectory hosts a huge and complex 16th-century fresco representation of The Last Judgement. At the top centre, Christ, seated on his throne, judges the souls one by one. He is flanked by the Virgin Mary and the apostles. Below the throne, directly in front of Christ, each individual soul stands, while the responsible angels weigh the deeds of the individual's lifetime on a scale. Depending on the result, the soul is then led either to hell, on the left of Christ, or to paradise, on the right.