Christus verlaat de hel en bevrijdt patriarchen en profeten en anderen 1573

This engraving, "Christus verlaat de hel en bevrijdt patriarchen en profeten en anderen" (Christ leaves Hell and Releases Patriarchs and Prophets and Others), created in 1573 by the Flemish artist Wierix, depicts a scene from Christian theology. Christ, radiating light, emerges from Hell, breaking open the gates. He reaches out to free trapped souls, represented by figures gathered behind him. This print, part of a larger series, likely served as a devotional object, reinforcing the belief in Christ's sacrifice and power over death and hell.