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Harrowing of Hell

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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.

Date Created
1700/1799
Subject - Topic/Names
Descent of Jesus Christ into hell
Hell--Christianity
Hell in art
crosses
Jesus Christ
John, the Baptist, Saint
Subject - Time Period
Seventeenth century
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The online edition of this book in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
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P_MSS511_P021
Title
Harrowing of Hell
Date Created
1700/1799
Description
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.
Subject - Topic/Names
Descent of Jesus Christ into hell
Hell--Christianity
Hell in art
crosses
Jesus Christ
John, the Baptist, Saint
Subject - Time Period
Seventeenth century
Extent/Dimensions
1 page
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
illuminations (paintings)
Related Material
Manuscript Collection No.511
Source
Illuminated Armenian Gospels manuscript
Local Call Number
MSS 511
Rights Statement
The online edition of this book in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
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1700
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