The harrowing of Hell Christ in Limbo Engraved passion
Printmaker: Dürer, Albrecht
Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library
1510s
Production date:
AD 1512
Only state.
Support
composed of
laid paper
( lined on laid paper)
Image
Height 116 mm
Width 74 mm
Sheet
Height 116 mm
Width 74 mm
Accession number: AD.5.22-197
Primary reference Number: 94430
Bartsch: 16
Illustrated Bartsch: 16
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: .016
Meder: 16
Hollstein (German): 16
Schoch/Mende/Scherbaum: 58
Lugt: 2475
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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