Tommy Leimkuhler, 2025

This painting is meant to remind people of their susceptibility to the final judgment. This painting portrays the sacrifice Jesus made as well as the two fates people may face upon their final judgment. In the bottom left hand corner kneel the souls of the saved. In the bottom right corner the souls of the damned weep in torment. These two groups are divided by the river of blood flowing from Christ's wounds. The damned are beaten and tortured by Demons, however, the saved are worshiping Christ. The painting encourages people to follow the path of the saved and live morally while worshiping Jesus. Should they fall out of faith with Christ, then they will be punished.

This painting was probably completed shortly before the plague known as the "black death," which spread across Europe in the late 1340s. Throughout the black death, religion grew in importance, as many viewed the plague as a sign of God’s judgment.  

It was not until after this painting was completed that judgment scenes became wildly popular, often used to decorate town halls and courtrooms. By depicting biblical scenes in town halls and courtrooms, leaders and administrators of justice were urged to act morally and shun corruption. While it is unknown where this painting hung, it promoted acts of morality and rejected acts of sin and corruption.