Descent into Limbo

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, hacia 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.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Fecha
hacia 1490
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored woodcut
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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