The Descent into Limbo
The image depicts "The Descent into Limbo" by Albrecht Dürer. A man stands on a platform holding a long staff with a cross at the top in his right hand. He wears a cloth wrapped around his body. The man is surrounded by naked figures; one man with a beard sits next to a woman with long hair. The background features a stone wall with an archway and a winged figure with a banner. The image also includes grotesque faces at the bottom and left side. The artwork is rendered in black and white.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 682 × 893 px
- Museum Record
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