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Deisis Triptych
Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus XVth c.
The Descent into Hell
The Ascension
The Baptism of Christ
Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus XVIIIth c.
Mater dolorosa
The Nativity of Christ
The Iconostasis







Now listening:  Byzantine Choir of Trikala - Psalmi - 03. Pleaca Doamne urechea Ta - Psalmul 85 - glas VI   

The Descent into Hell

1566

The Saviour is surrounded by golden rays. He holds in his left hand a long cross with three arms, and steps on the gates of hell which vanish at his appearance. On the bottom left-hand corner, Adam, kneeling, is held up by Jesus who helps him out of the grave. In the opposite corner, also in a kneeling position, Eve waits her turn to be saved.


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