The Resurrection of Christ and the Harrowing of Hell 17th century

This 17th-century anonymous icon from the Metropolitan Museum of Art depicts the "Resurrection of Christ and the Harrowing of Hell." The scene is divided into two parts, with Christ's triumph over death and the release of souls from Hell depicted below. Above, Christ is shown surrounded by angels, and he is crowned by God the Father. This icon exemplifies the Byzantine style of art, characterized by its flattened perspective and emphasis on symbolic representation. This icon would have been used for devotional purposes and reflects the important role of religious imagery in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.