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Christ in the Antechamber
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Christ in the Antechamber

Antonie Wierix (II) · 1593 · 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. He reaches the gates of Hell. Letters stand next to various elements of the scene corresponding to the legend in the margin.

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Credit lineChristus in het voorgeborchte. 1593. Antonie Wierix (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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