Fin Du Monde Collection

Romanesque art: high relief detail of the Apocalypse. 13th century Saint Peter's Abbey (Saint-Pierre)
BEN5478626 Romanesque art: high relief detail of the Apocalypse. 13th century Saint Peter's Abbey (Saint-Pierre). Moissac, Tarn and Garonne (82); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The Earth in flame is a caricature of Adolf Hengeler (1863-1927) represented planet on fire under the glance of God
1749576 The Earth in flame is a caricature of Adolf Hengeler (1863-1927) represented planet on fire under the glance of God Mars, symbol of the previsibles consequences of the Great War, August 13

The despair of the sun-worshipping Peruvian Incas during a lunar eclipse. The people banging drums and tambourines
FLO4621134 The despair of the sun-worshipping Peruvian Incas during a lunar eclipse. The people banging drums and tambourines, whip dogs and scream to prevent the eclipse

Nostradamus, 19th century (engraving)
1804133 Nostradamus, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Michel de Nostredame, aka Nostradamus (1503-1566) french astrologer and doctor, engraving); Photo © CCI

Panic during the eruption of Piton de la Fournaise, 1812 (watercolour)
1968757 Panic during the eruption of Piton de la Fournaise, 1812 (watercolour) by Patu de Rosemont, Genevieve-Sophie-Marie-Adele (b.1794); (add.info)

The end of the world, 1905 (illustration)
8600331 The end of the world, 1905 (illustration) by Flammarion, Camille (1842-1925); (add.info.: Illustrated article by Camille Flammarion on the end of the world in the first issue of the magazine)

The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435)
LRI4613324 The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian

The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435)
LRI4613341 The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian

The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435)
LRI4613403 The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian

The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435)
LRI4613351 The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian

The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435)
LRI4613380 The Last Judgment: Hell (tempera on wood, 1432-1435) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian

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"Fin du Monde: A Glimpse into the Abyss" In the midst of chaos and destruction, panic ensues as Piton de la Fournaise erupts in 1812. The vibrant watercolour captures the raw power of nature, a reminder that even paradise can turn into hell. Fast forward to 1905, where an eerie illustration titled "The End of the World" depicts a haunting scene. It serves as a chilling prophecy, foretelling an impending doom that hangs over humanity like a dark cloud. Delving deeper into darkness, we encounter Hieronymus Van Aeken's masterpiece from 1503-1504. In his tryptic "The Garden of Terrestrial Delices, " he unveils The Hell Detail - Musical Instruments. Amidst torment and suffering, discordant melodies echo through this infernal realm. Jerome Bosch's enigmatic engraving from 1484 takes us further down the rabbit hole. Here we witness The Great Harlot of Babylon riding atop a seven-headed beast while angels cut wheat and hold the devil prisoner. Symbolism intertwines with biblical references, creating an allegory of sins that leads to mankind's downfall. As if trapped in Dante's Inferno itself, we arrive at The Last Judgment: Hell by an anonymous artist in 1432-1435. This tempera on wood painting portrays damnation with vivid detail repeated multiple times – each panel depicting souls tormented for eternity. These artworks serve as harbingers of our own mortality and remind us that amidst beauty lies darkness waiting to consume all things. They urge us to reflect upon our actions and choices before it is too late – for within these depictions lie cautionary tales about humanity's potential demise.