Descent into Hell
Iconography: Resurrection – The Descent into Hell
Date: XVI century. The second half of the 16th century, 1560s
Origin: From the iconostasis of Cathedral of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin of the St. Antony monastery.
Material: Wood, tempera
Setting's material: Silver
Dimensions: height 66 cm, width 54 cm
In the center of the composition stands the figure of Jesus Christ in a three-quarter turn, trampling upon the broken gates of hell. He is flanked by the kneeling Adam and Eva. To either sides of Jesus Christ stand the Old Testament prophets and righteous.
Inv. № 2770. © Novgorod State United Museum
General view
The face of Jesus Christ
Adam
Eva
King David and Solomon, John the Baptist, Daniel the Prophet
The Old Testament righteous