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Christ in the Forecourt
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Christ in the Forecourt

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1560 - 1600 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Christ's descent into Limbo after his death. Below him is the mouth of Hell and devils. He extends his hand to Old Testament saints. In a standing oval with ornamentation. The final print of a thirteen-print ornamental series on the Passion of Christ.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printornamentprentornaments ~ art
Credit lineChristus in het voorgeborchte. 1560 - 1600. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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