The Descent into Hell (1568) by Tintoretto

The Descent into Hell - Tintoretto - 1568

Artwork Information

TitleThe Descent into Hell
ArtistTintoretto
Date1568
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions342 x 373 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)

About The Descent into Hell

“The Descent into Hell,” created by Tintoretto in 1568, is a notable work executed in oil on canvas. This religious painting, measuring 342 x 373 cm, is exemplary of the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement.

The artwork vividly depicts Christ descending into Hell to rescue the souls of the righteous, with dramatic contrasts of light and shadow highlighting the intense and chaotic scene. Christ is portrayed in a powerful stance, enveloped in a radiant aura, and reaching out to Adam and Eve amidst a tumultuous background filled with anguished and hopeful figures. Tintoretto’s masterful use of color and movement conveys the profound spiritual narrative and emotional depth of the Biblical event.

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