Christus in het voorgeborchte: 'die nedergedaald is ter helle, de derde dag verrezen uit de doden' 1579

This etching by Johann Sadeler I, titled "Christus in het voorgeborchte" (Christ in Limbo), depicts the moment Christ descended into Hell after his death and resurrected the righteous souls imprisoned there. The scene is visually striking, featuring Christ, surrounded by the damned and reaching out to Adam and Eve, while a skeletal figure and demonic creatures loom overhead. Created in 1579, this work reflects a popular religious theme of the time, showcasing the artist's skill in rendering detail and conveying emotion within the constraints of a small format.