Harrowing of Hell from BL King's 5, f. 21
Summary
Three illuminated miniatures on the theme of the Harrowing of Hell (rubric on verso: 'Descensus Christi ad inferos'): In the centre is Christ's descent into Limbo (the Anastasis) and on the right Samson killing the lion. Image taken from f. 21 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French.
Date
1000 - 1400
Source
Christie's
Copyright info
Public Domain