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Christ's Descent in Limbo

Workshop of Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a religious scene. The artwork features a central figure with a halo holding a staff or banner. The scene includes other figures in distress. The background has intricate patterns resembling feathers or flames. The borders are adorned with floral and leaf patterns. This is in the style of medieval religious art.

Artwork Details

Date
1460/1480
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
2396 × 3287 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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