Descent into Hell, After Hans Holbein the Younger, 1625–77

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Descent into Hell, 1625–77, Etching, only state, Sheet: 3 9/16 × 2 3/8 in. (9 × 6 cm), Prints, After Hans Holbein the Younger (German, Augsburg 1497/98–1543 London), Plate 15. Descent into Hell; Christ carrying an episcopal cross, entering the doorway to Purgatory with papal arms in a niche above, met by the Devil, wearing a pope's mitre; other figures include Adam, Eve and Moses at right; after a follower of Hans Holbein

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Size: 3811px × 5670px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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