Christ in Limbo

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This small, vibrantly colored drawing by the Ulm artist Ludwig of Ulm depicts the biblical story of Christ in Limbo. The image portrays Christ with a cross-topped staff, standing before a gate guarded by a horned devil. The gate is set aflame with flames spilling out from the top, and within the gate, three naked souls appear to be pleading with Christ for release. This medieval artwork illustrates a common theme of salvation from hell and the power of Christ over the forces of evil.