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Christ in the Limbo
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Christ in the Limbo

Antonie Wierix (II) · 1585 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

After his death, Christ descends into Limbo. He breaks the gates of hell and reaches out his hand to patriarchs, prophets, and other persons. Three devils look on. Below the scene, a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineChristus in het voorgeborchte. 1585. Antonie Wierix (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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