Christ in Limbo 1511

Albrecht Dürer's "Christ in Limbo" is a powerful woodcut from 1511 depicting the moment when Christ, having descended into Hell, breaks the chains of death and leads Adam and Eve from the underworld. The scene is filled with dramatic detail, with Christ in the center, a powerful figure, breaking the chains while a chorus of demons watch from above. This graphic rendering of a theological concept was a hallmark of Dürer's work, and it reflects the Renaissance fascination with detailed realism and humanist thought. This iconic image remains a cornerstone of Dürer’s legacy.