Christ in Limbo, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619, After his death Christ descends into limbo. At the gates of hell, he reaches out to anonymous figures. On the left, a man and woman walk away. Devils look on. In the margin a three-line Bible quotation from Sir. 24 in Latin., print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, (mentioned on object), Hieronymus Wierix, publisher: Hieronymus Wierix, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1563 - before 1619, paper, engraving, h 88 mm × w 54 mm

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