West Portal Tympanum: Harrowing of Hell

West Portal Tympanum: Harrowing of Hell

The Harrowing of Hell (a.k.a. Descent into Limbo; Liberation of the Prophets), in which Christ rescues the righteous prophets before his Resurrection. Detail of Romanesque west portal, late 12th century. Bitonto Cathedral, Puglia, Italy. Bitonto Cathedral, Bitonto, Italy.

April 4, 2008
by David Joyal
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