Anastasis Collection

Christ descends into the underworld (limbo). From the Great Passion (Passio domini nostri Jesu), 1511 Creator: Dürer
Christ descends into the underworld (limbo). From the Great Passion (Passio domini nostri Jesu), 1511. Found in the Collection of the Sachsische Landesbibliothek - Staats- und Universitatsbibliothek

Descent of Christ into Limbo, ca 1561. Creator: Heyden, Pieter, van der (1538-1572)
Descent of Christ into Limbo, ca 1561. Found in the collection of the Civica Raccolta delle Stampe Archille Bertarelli

Christ in Limbo, ca 1442. Creator: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
Christ in Limbo, ca 1442. Found in the collection of the San Marco, Florence

The Harrowing of Hell. Private Collection

The Descent into Hell. Artist: Russian icon
The Descent into Hell. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

SThe Sucevita Monastery, Manastirea Sucevita, is located in Suceava County, in the territory of Sucevita Municipality
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Fresco painting Ladder to Heaven, The Sucevita Monastery, Manastirea Sucevita
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The Sucevita Monastery, Manastirea Sucevita, is located in Suceava County, in the territory of Sucevita Municipality
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Fol. 126rb Christ enters Hell to rescue Adam and Eve and all the Just (vellum)
ALI142195 Fol.126rb Christ enters Hell to rescue Adam and Eve and all the Just (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Harrowing of hell from the Illustrated Vita Christi Ms 101 fol. 82v, c. 1190-1200 (tempera, gold and ink on parchment)
1765691 Harrowing of hell from the Illustrated Vita Christi Ms 101 fol. 82v, c.1190-1200 (tempera, gold and ink on parchment) by English School, (12th century); 11.9 x 17 cm cm; J

The Resurrection of Christ, from the Isenheim Altarpiece (right wing) c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
XIR17677 The Resurrection of Christ, from the Isenheim Altarpiece (right wing) c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); 269x143 cm; Musee d Unterlinden

Portable Triptych Icon: The Resurrection and Anastasis, 1600s
499544 Portable Triptych Icon: The Resurrection and Anastasis, 1600s (painted wood panel within enamelled brass frame) by Byzantine School; 6.5x6x0.2 (unframed) 7.3x6.9x3.4 (closed)

The Resurrection of Christ, nineteenth panel of the North Doors of the Baptistery of San
BEN131520 The Resurrection of Christ, nineteenth panel of the North Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1403-24 (bronze) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); 52x45 cm; Baptistery, Florence

The Descent into Hell, Second Half of 14th century. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Descent into Hell (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1287. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Descent of Christ into Limbo and the Liberation of Souls in Purgatory. Found in the Collection of Duomo di Castelfranco Veneto

Christ in Limbo, ca 1595. Found in the collection of Galleria Colonna, Rome

Christ in Limbo. Artist: Piombo, Sebastiano, del (1485-1547)
Christ in Limbo. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Descent into Hell. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Descent into Hell. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

Descent of Christ into Limbo, ca 1475. Artist: Bermejo, Bartolome (ca 1440-ca 1498)
Descent of Christ into Limbo, ca 1475. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

The Descent into Hell, with Selected Saints, End of 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Descent into Hell, with Selected Saints, End of 17th cen.. From a private collection

The Descent into Hell (Detail of a shroud), 15th century. Artist: Russian master
The Descent into Hell (Detail of a shroud), 15th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

The Descent into Hell, Early16th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Descent into Hell, Early16th cen.. Found in the collection of the Monastery of the Caves, Kiev

The Descent into Hell with Deesis and Selected Saints, End of 14th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Descent into Hell with Deesis and Selected Saints, End of 14th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Descent into Hell, 1497. Artist: Russian icon
The Descent into Hell, 1497. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Christ in the Realm of the Dead, 1892-1894. Artist: Skovgaard, Joakim (1856-1933)
Christ in the Realm of the Dead, 1892-1894. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Anastasis, fresco in the parekklesion of Church of Christ in Chora, c1310-c1320. Christ, surrounded by mandorla, helps Adam and Eve from their graves watched by St John the Baptist and David

Turkey. Istanbul. Chora Church. Parecclesion
Fresco in the Parecclesion depicting the Anastasis. Christ pulling Adam and Eve out their tombs. Entoured by the righteous kings and Saint John the Baptist, David and Solomon. 14th century

Stone of Anointing, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
The Stone of Anointing (also Stone of the Anointing or Stone of Unction ) within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Ecclesia Sancti Sepulchri)

The Resurrection (oil on panel)
XIR331779 The Resurrection (oil on panel) by Bouts, Albrecht (1451/55-1549); Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Anastasis, fresco in the parekklesion of Church of Christ in Chora (Kariye Museum) Constantinople (Istanbu), Turkey (c.1310-1320)

City skyline and church of Anastasis, Ermoupolis City, Syros, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

City skyline and church of Anastasis, Ermoupolis City, Syros Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece, Europe

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Anastasis, meaning "resurrection" in Greek, is a powerful theme depicted in various artworks and religious sites. One such place is the Sucevita Monastery, located in Suceava County, Romania. This Romanian Orthodox church stands within the monastery walls and is dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Inside this sacred space, visitors can witness breathtaking fresco paintings that depict scenes like the Ladder to Heaven. These vibrant images transport viewers into a realm where heaven meets earth and souls ascend towards divine glory. The concept also appears in other artistic works across different cultures. In a Russian icon titled "The Harrowing of Hell, " we see Christ descending into hell to rescue Adam and Eve along with all the Just. This depiction symbolizes redemption and liberation from sin's grip. Another representation comes from Turkey's Chora Church Parecclesion in Istanbul. Here, intricate artwork showcases The Descent into Hell scene, emphasizing Christ's triumph over death as he rescues souls trapped in darkness. Moving forward through time, we encounter masterpieces like The Resurrection of Christ from the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald. Painted during 1512-16 using oil on panel technique, this piece captures the transformative power of resurrection with its vivid colors and emotive figures. Even portable triptych icons have been created to portray Anastasis throughout history. One such example dates back to the 1600s—a stunning depiction of The Resurrection and Anastasis that allows believers to carry their faith wherever they go.