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Christ in Limbo

Ludwig of Ulm

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a scene with divine and infernal elements. The image shows a central figure wearing a halo and a red robe, holding a staff topped with a cross. The central figure extends a hand towards several imprisoned figures. Flames emerge from the openings of a building, with a demonic figure atop it. The scene suggests a narrative of salvation or liberation from a fiery place. The painting uses bold outlines and a limited color palette, emphasizing red and gold tones. This is in the style of Lucas Cranach the Elder, featuring religious iconography and storytelling through a woodcut aesthetic.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored woodcut (blockbook page)
Dimensions
2794 × 3844 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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