Andrea Mantegna's “Descent into Limbo” depicts Christ at the centre, descending into Limbo to free the souls of the righteous who died before the Resurrection. Around Him, patriarchs and biblical figures look on with astonishment, veneration and joy, while the perspective architecture gives depth and order to the scene.
Mantegna renders the bodies, the folds of the fabrics and the emotional expressions with great realism, lending drama and solemnity to the moment. The work combines pathos and devotion, showing the painter's mastery in rendering a complex biblical episode in a harmonious, intense and engaging composition typical of the Italian Renaissance.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in) With frame: 32 x 32 cm (12.6 x 12.6 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity, also on Amalfi paper, signed by the craftsman who made the print.
Come nasce una riproduzione su carta di Amalfi, com'è fatta la cornice, cos'è il vetro museale, quanto tempo serve per la spedizione e come funzionano i resi: abbiamo raccolto tutte le risposte in un'unica pagina.
