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The Harrowing of Hell

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene with figures coming out of an arched doorway in a rocky landscape. To the left, a creature is in the doorway. The main figure in the foreground is holding a flag. There are other figures exiting the doorway. Below the scene, there is text in a Gothic script.

Artwork Details

Date
1547
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3399 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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