The Harrowing of Hell (left) and the three Marys at the tomb (right), the Melisende Psalter

Authors

Basilius

Files

Description

Two illustrations from the Melisende Psalter: The Harrowing of Hell (left) and the three Marys at the tomb (right).

Publisher

The British Library

Keywords

Christ, Mary, Resurrection, Adam, Eve, King David

Comments

Two illustrations from the Melisende Psalter. The Harrowing of Hell (left) shows the resurrected Jesus in hell and pulling out Adam and Eve while King David and other Old Testament figures watch. The three Marys at the tomb (right) shows the three women at Christ's tomb, which is empty.

Recommended Citation

Basilius, "The Harrowing of Hell (left) and the three Marys at the tomb (right), the Melisende Psalter" (1143). BYZANTIUM: Trade, Treasure, Tradition. 8.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/arth3620_2021/8