Stadsmensen en boeren kijken naar twee skeletten en engel met boek opengeslagen bij voorstelling van laatste oordeel, 1655
Cornelis van Dalen (II)

In this captivating scene, city dwellers and farmers are depicted intently observing two skeletons and an angel with an open book, representing the Last Judgment. The artwork serves as a powerful reminder to lead virtuous lives in anticipation of this final reckoning. In the background, a large house is seen where city dwellers enjoy simple, virtuous pleasures outside the urban hustle, embodying the theme of courtly poems in the publication. A banner near the skeletons bears a text from Hebrews 9:27, further enhancing the painting's profound message.

Copyright: Public domain