The Descent into Limbo

Artist: Rogier van der Weyden
Artwork: The Descent into Limbo
Description: The painting depicts the moment when Jesus Christ descends into Limbo, a place where the souls of the righteous who died before his crucifixion were held. Christ is shown as a young man with a halo, standing on a rock in front of a group of people. The people are shown in various states of distress, as they are being released from Limbo and ascend to Heaven. The painting is full of symbolism, with the colors and objects used to represent different aspects of the Christian faith.
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