Christ's Descent in Limbo

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, 1460/1480

This is a painting of a religious scene. The artwork features a central figure with a halo holding a staff or banner. The scene includes other figures in distress. The background has intricate patterns resembling feathers or flames. The borders are adorned with floral and leaf patterns. This is in the style of medieval religious art.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
1460/1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
6.4 × 4.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a religious scene. The artwork features a central figure with a halo holding a staff or banner. The scene includes other figures in distress. The background has intricate patterns resembling feathers or flames. The borders are adorned with floral and leaf patterns. This is in the style of medieval religious art.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460