Albrecht Dürer

Christus in der Vorhölle.

Details

The harrowing of hell. Engraving from the Passion on firm paper without watermark. (1512). C. 11.5 : 7.5 cm (sheet).

Description

Bartsch 16; Meder 16 a (von e); Schoch/Mende/Scherbaum 58 a (von e).
Kräftiger, kontrastreicher Druck mit Plattengrat, ohne die horizontalen Kratzer durch die Nackenhaare des oberen Teufels. Mit einem schmalen Rändchen um die deutlich druckende Plattenkante. Verso mit Spuren von alter Montage, sowie mit einem winzigen Braunfleck. Selten so schön.

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