Descent into Limbo

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, c. 1490

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.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Date
c. 1490
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490