PROPERTY FROM THE IAN WOODNER FAMILY COLLECTION
The Descent into Hell
RUSSIA, 17TH CENTURY
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The Descent into Hell
Russia, 17th century
Traditionally painted in vivid colours, the Risen Christ stands on the gates of hell flanked by the apostles and prophets, with Abraham and Sarah at His feet, in the lower left the Innocents emerge from the mouth of hell, depicted unusually as a man's head in red
13½ x 11ins. (34.5 x 28cm.)
Russia, 17th century
Traditionally painted in vivid colours, the Risen Christ stands on the gates of hell flanked by the apostles and prophets, with Abraham and Sarah at His feet, in the lower left the Innocents emerge from the mouth of hell, depicted unusually as a man's head in red
13½ x 11ins. (34.5 x 28cm.)