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Descent into Limbo

by Andrea Mantegna

What is Descent into Limbo? Descent into Limbo is a masterpiece created in an unknown year by Andrea Mantegna. This Tempera and gold on panel is currently housed at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.

Detailed view of Descent into Limbo by Andrea Mantegna at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

About the Artwork

A depiction of Christ descending into Limbo, the zone before Hell, to redeem the souls of the Old Testament, shown surrounded by figures, including the three patriarchs.

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