Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Germany, Augsburg, ca. 1235-1250
MS M.280 fol. 10r

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Christ: Harrowing of Hell -- Christ, cross-nimbed and holding bannered cross-staff in right hand, extends his left hand to grasp wrist of nude bearded man, possibly Adam, standing in portal of city gate of hell, along with second nude figure, possibly Eve.
Within openings of wall attached to gate, devil is tied to column and engulfed by flames, along with nude damned.
Scene on gold background in painted frame.