This print shows a hellish scene with figures in different levels of punishment. Four distinct layers are visible, each filled with nude human figures and demonic creatures. On each of the layers, humans are tormented by the demonic creatures: wrapped in snakes, stabbed with pitchforks, dismembered, eaten by beasts, poked with pitchforks, or roasted on spits. Behind all these scenes, the background is filled with overlapping flames. A large, monstrous figure in the center of the print with horns, scaly limbs, and clawed feet appears to be eating humans. The lines of the print are black, and the background is off-white paper.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1480/1500
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 4535 × 3532 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original