Passion of Jesus Christ: The Descent into Limbo

Master AG

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image. Depicts a man in a short robe holding a flag staff with cross on top. The man has a cape on his back. The man standing on a ledge or platform with an archway to the right. The archway has stone walls and several nude people are on the platform. The people are various ages; man with beard; woman with flowing hair; and children. The nude people are exiting the archway. There are grotesque creatures below the platform on the left. There is a winged creature flying in the air. The winged creature has large bird-like beak; pointy ears; skinny legs; and drapery on body. The winged creature is over the top center. The image conveys movement. The man with flag staff leads the group. The group exits dark passageway. The sky background on left. The image on aged paper with light brown color.