Descent into Limbo

c. 1490

German 15th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a religious scene with a figure in a red robe, holding a staff, extending a hand towards a group of people through an arched doorway. A green creature with a raised hand is behind them, and a blue creature and broken barrier are at the figure's feet. The scene has expressive details and vivid colors, set against architectural elements and an earthly backdrop. The style is reminiscent of medieval religious paintings, possibly early Christian iconography.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9541

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber Manuel, no. 3448


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1911

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm. Manuel de l'amateur de la gravure sur bois et sur metal au XVe siecle. 5 vols.Berlin and Leipzig, 1891-1910.

Wikidata ID

Q65018832

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