Harrowing of Hell
Illuminated painting depicting the Harrowing of Hell. In the center of the image, Jesus appears in a pool of light holding a staff topped with a cross. The background of the image is dark, and there are 6 figures surroudnig him, one of which appears to be John the Baptist.
Descent of Jesus Christ into hell
Hell--Christianity
Hell in art
crosses
Jesus Christ
John, the Baptist, Saint
Seventeenth century
1 page
Still image
illuminations (paintings)
Illuminated Armenian Gospels manuscript
MSS 511
The online edition of this book in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
Emory University
Pitts Theology Library