Christ in the Antechamber

Illustration of the fifth article of faith ([Christ] who descended into hell; on the third day rose again from the dead) of the Apostles' Creed. After his death, Christ descends into the limbo. He has broken the gates of hell and extends his hand to Old Testament saints. Next to him stand Adam and Eve. In the background on the right the Resurrection of Christ. Above the depiction a reference to the Bible text in Matt. 12:40. Below the depiction two Bible texts and the fifth article of faith from the Apostles' Creed in Latin. This print is part of an album.