Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, possibly Zwolle, ca. 1470-1480
MS W.2 fol. 139v

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Christ: Harrowing of Hell -- Christ, crossed nimbus, holding cross-staff with right hand, extends left hand to Adam, nude, extending his right hand to Christ and raising left hand. Behind Adam are Eve, nude, possibly with joined hands, and two other male figures, only heads visible. All stand amid flames in Hell Mouth.
Scene with grassy foreground and gold background.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.