Coventry, England, is home to one of the most fascinating pieces of ecclesiastical art known as the ‘Coventry Doom’. Dating back to the 1430s, the mural—painted on the wall of the Church of the Holy Trinity—is connected with a cautionary tale that has circulated amongst locals for generations. The extraordinary painting depicts the Last Judgment, with Jesus Christ in the center, bidding the righteous to Heaven with His right hand, while condemning the sinners to Hell with His left. Between Heaven and Hell, the archangel Michael is seen, a sword in one hand and scales in the other, weighing souls to determine their fate. The depiction is quite an elaborate one—the earthly realm is filled with detailed depictions of everyday life, while the celestial spheres are occupied by saints, bishops, and angels. The story goes that the mural was commissioned by a wealthy Coventry merchant who had led a life filled with sins. The merchant, after facing an encounter with death, decided to seek forgiveness for his wrongdoings. He funded the creation of the mural to educate and inspire the townspeople to lead a virtuous life and to serve as a lifelong reminder to himself of the eternal consequences of his actions.For centuries, the painting remained intact and prominent, holding great significance to the townsfolk. But, during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, the mural was covered over with whitewash—viewed as a symbol of the Catholic past they were determined to erase. The mural remained hidden for over 300 years until it was rediscovered during a renovation in the 19th century. Today, the Coventry Doom still dominates the west wall of the Holy Trinity Church, serving as a poignant reminder of the city’s rich medieval past. It continues to intrigue and inspire, keeping alive the tale of its repentant founder, who found salvation through doom.