Descent into Limbo

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, circa 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
Datazione
circa 1490
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored woodcut
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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