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The Descent into Limbo; Gospel Book, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown.

The Descent into Limbo; Gospel Book, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown.

3-040-025 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

The Descent into Limbo; Gospel Book, late 13th century. Additional Info:After his Crucifixion and before his Resurrection, Christ freed worthy Bible figures from limbo (an event known as the Anastasis in Greek). Here Christ pulls Adam by the wrist out of the tomb and toward the Kingdom of Heaven, while Abel, Eve, John the Baptist, King Solomon, and King David await their salvation. The two kings are dressed in the jeweled crowns and embroidered cloaks of Byzantine emperors.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. St John the Baptist: Judean: Saint, christian, martyr
  2. Jesus Christ: Judean: Prophet
  3. King Solomon: Israelite: King of Israel
  4. King David: Judean: King of Judaea and Israel
Medium
  1. Gold
  2. Tempera colours and gold leaf
Picture Type
  1. Folio
  2. Manuscript
  3. Verso
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3592x4960
File Size : 52,197kb

Aliases

  1. 83.MB.69.191v
  1. Ms. Ludwig II 5 (83.MB.69), fol. 191v
  1. 1200003128
  1. 3-040-025
  1. 3040025
  1. 83.MB.69.191v

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