Doomsday Collection (#5)

"Doomsday: An Artistic Journey into the Final Judgment" Step into a world where time stands still, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance

BOOKS: INCUNABULUM. A page from a 15th century Netherlandish Apocalypse block-book

Doomsday Collection: American poster, 1951, for the film, The Day the Earth Stood Still

American poster, 1951, for the film, The Day the Earth Stood Still
DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. American poster, 1951, for the film, " The Day the Earth Stood Still

RAGNARK
A depiction of Ragnarck, the Doomsday of the Teutons

Doomsday Collection: American atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, 1946

American atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, 1946
ATOMIC BOMB TEST, 1946. American atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, 1946

LAST JUDGMENT With the Mouth of Hell: 16th century fresco from Stratford Guild Chapel, England

BLAKE: ANGEL OF REVELATION. Angel of Revelation. Watercolor, pen and ink, by William Blake

FILM STILL: UFOS. Film still showing flying saucers and explosions, c1950

Doomsday Collection: END OF THE WORLD. Angels destroying the world (Rev. 8: 2-5): Spanish ms. illumination, c950 A. D

END OF THE WORLD. Angels destroying the world (Rev. 8: 2-5): Spanish ms. illumination, c950 A. D
END OF THE WORLD. Angels destroying the world (Rev. 8:2-5): Spanish ms. illumination, c950 A.D

Doomsday Collection: THE SHAMBLES BY NIGHT

THE SHAMBLES BY NIGHT
THE SHAMBLES Often called Europes best preserved Medieval street; mentioned in the Doomsday book, York, England. Date: 1950s

Doomsday Collection: Asteroid deflection

Asteroid deflection. Computer artwork of a rocket being used to deflect an asteroid from its impact course with Earth. This technique would land the rocket on the asteroid

Doomsday Collection: Time running out for the Earth, artwork

Time running out for the Earth, artwork
Time running out for the Earth, conceptual artwork. Computer artwork of the Earth in an hourglass, representing the urgency of tackling the issues of climate change

Earth exploding, conceptual image

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"Doomsday: An Artistic Journey into the Final Judgment" Step into a world where time stands still, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. The Novgorod Icon whispers ancient prophecies, its tempera on wood revealing glimpses of the Last Judgement. Aslyan's Soviet poster from 1958 warns us with urgency, but this is not a mere political statement; it is an echo of something far greater. In "War in Heaven" (1480), brushstrokes depict a cosmic battle between good and evil as described in Revelation XII and XIII. The Four Horsemen gallop through German woodcuts from 1523, their presence foretelling chaos and destruction. St John illuminates manuscripts with Prochoros by his side, recounting the Harrowing of Hell in vivid detail. The Byzantine mosaics from the 12th century transport us to Domesday scenes—a mosaic tapestry depicting souls facing judgment day. Yet amidst these visions lies hope—an asteroid deflection scheme that seeks to protect our fragile existence. "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" (1887) emerge once more on canvas, their colors evoking both fear and fascination. In "The Crucifixion; The Last Judgment" (c. 1440-41), oil transfers reveal profound contemplation about life's ultimate reckoning. Adam's dream unveils haunting engravings—his vision of the Day of Judgment etched forever onto paper. And as we ascend Snowdon through an engraving’s lens, nature itself seems to whisper secrets about what lies beyond our earthly realm. Finally, we encounter William I receiving the Doomsday Book—an engraving that symbolizes accountability for all mankind. Doomsday beckons us to ponder our mortality—to reflect upon our actions before it arrives unannounced. It reminds us that every stroke on canvas or chisel mark on stone carries a message, urging us to live with purpose and compassion.