The four last things

This is represented by a human being at the end of their life in the form of an old male pilgrim, with cross, staff and scallop shell.

Still partly wrapped in his shroud, the figure of a young man rises from his grave accompanied by a putto as angel.

Once judged, each soul then passes to Heaven or to Hell as appropriate. The allegory of Hell consists of two forceful main figures and several minor accompanying figures.

The conceptual highpoint of ‘The Four Last Things’ is the allegory of Heaven. Heaven is represented by the epitome of attractiveness magnificently clothed and jewelled and accompanied by several supporter figures.