Photo of collection object The Descent into Limbo — Master of the Osservanza Triptych. The Descent into Limbo, c. 1445. Tempera on panel, image: 35.9 x 43 cm (14 1/8 x 16 15/16 in.) panel: 37.8 x 47.1 x 3.7 cm (14 7/8 x 18 9/16 x 1 7/16 in.) frame: 49.3 x 56.2 x 8 cm (19 7/16 x 22 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, "A testimonial to my friend Edward W. Forbes", unknown.

The Descent into Limbo

c. 1445

Master of the Osservanza

active c. 1425 - c. 1480

European and American Art

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Maker/Artist: Master of the Osservanza Triptych
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Tempera on panel
Medium: Tempera on panel
Locations: country: Italy
Period: 15th Century
Dimensions: image: 35.9 x 43 cm (14 1/8 x 16 15/16 in.) panel: 37.8 x 47.1 x 3.7 cm (14 7/8 x 18 9/16 x 1 7/16 in.) frame: 49.3 x 56.2 x 8 cm (19 7/16 x 22 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Departments: European and American Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, "A testimonial to my friend Edward W. Forbes"
Rights Statement: unknown
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