Descent into Limbo
Artist
Albrecht Altdorfer
(German, c. 1480 - 1538)
Titles
- La descente aux limbres
- Block 34 from The Fall and Redemption of Man
Date1513
MediumWoodcut
DimensionsSheet: 2 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (7.4 × 5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert and Karen Hoehn
CultureGerman
MarkingsCollector's stamp with eagle on verso.
PortfolioThe Fall and Redemption of Man, Series of 40 Prints
Catalogue raisonnéDodgson 1903, 1911 II.224.1
Bartsch VIII.73.1
New Hollestein
Object numberPC2018.03.34
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionJesus descends into Limbo holding a tall banner; bringing salvation to the righteous who had died.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
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