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Christ in the Limbo
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Christ in the Limbo

Christoffel van Sichem (II) · 1629 · letterpress printing; plakken; houtsnede; 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 the Limbo. He reaches the gates of hell. Letters are placed at various elements of the scene. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineChristus in het voorgeborchte. 1629. Christoffel van Sichem (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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