Last Judgment mosaic
The Last Judgment mosaic on the south façade of St. Vitus Cathedral was commissioned by Emperor Charles IV around 1370. Created by Venetian artists, it features over a million glass and gold tiles, making it one of the most stunning Gothic mosaics north of the Alps. The central panel shows Christ in Majesty, with the resurrection of the blessed on the left and the damnation of the wicked on the right. Though damaged over time, it was carefully restored in the 20th century. The mosaic reflects Charles IV’s vision of Prague as a spiritual and imperial center of the Holy Roman Empire.
Last Judgment mosaic
The Last Judgment mosaic on the south façade of St. Vitus Cathedral was commissioned by Emperor Charles IV around 1370. Created by Venetian artists, it features over a million glass and gold tiles, making it one of the most stunning Gothic mosaics north of the Alps. The central panel shows Christ in Majesty, with the resurrection of the blessed on the left and the damnation of the wicked on the right. Though damaged over time, it was carefully restored in the 20th century. The mosaic reflects Charles IV’s vision of Prague as a spiritual and imperial center of the Holy Roman Empire.