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Christ in the Antechamber
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Christ in the Antechamber

Antonie Wierix (II) · 1582 - 1586 · engraving; paper

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

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After his death, Christ descends into Limbo. At the gates of hell, he extends his hand to anonymous figures. Three devils look on. The scene is framed in an ornamental border decorated with various devils.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printdevil(s) and demons
Credit lineChristus in het voorgeborchte. 1582 - 1586. Antonie Wierix (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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