Gehenna Collection

The Hell. Artist: Napoletano, Filippo (1598-1629)
The Hell. Private Collection

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 Hell. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1861. Private Collection

Dante and Virgil in the Second Circle of Hell, 1823. Creator: Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839)
Dante and Virgil in the Second Circle of Hell, 1823. Found in the Collection of Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen

Inferno. (Abyss of Hell). Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (Detail), 1480-1490. Found in the collection of Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

Purgatorio. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (After drawing by Bernardino Poccet)
Purgatorio. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (After drawing by Bernardino Poccetti), 1612. Private Collection

The Harrowing of Hell. Private Collection

The Tree Man, c. 1505. Found in the collection of Albertina, Vienna

Inferno Landscape. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus, (School)
Inferno Landscape. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

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

The Hell. Found in the Collection of Battistero di San Giovanni, Firenze

Les Voluptueux, 1889. Creator: Prouve, Victor (1858-1943)
Les Voluptueux, 1889. Found in the Collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nancy

Vintage 19th century photograph: Garden of the Kings, Valley of Gehanna. Gehenna or Gehinnom is thought to be a small valley in Jerusalem

City of Joshua, David, Solomon, Herod - in the days of its ultimate Splendour (litho)
3099409 City of Joshua, David, Solomon, Herod - in the days of its ultimate Splendour (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Joshua, David, Solomon)

Hell Gate, 1916. Creator: Sedlacek, Franz (1891-1945)
Hell Gate, 1916. Private Collection

Jerusalem, Vallee de Hinnom, Tombeau antique à
Jerusalem, Vallee de Hinnom, Tombeau antique a fronton triangulaire et a crossettes, 1854

Jerusalem, Vallee de Hinnom, Details de la frise de la retraite des Apotres, 1854

Jerusalem, Vallee de Hinnom, Retraite des Apotres, 1854

Jerusalem, Vallee de Hinnom, Details du flanc droit, 2, 1854

Jerusalem, Vallee de Hinnom, Tombeaux antiques, 1854. Creator: Auguste Salzmann
Jerusalem, Vallee de Hinnom, Tombeaux antiques, 1854

Jerusalem, Vallee de Hinnom, Inscription tumulaire grecque, 1, 1854

Jerusalem, Vallee de Hinnom, Ensemble du flanc droit, 1854

Jerusalem, Vue generale de la Vallee de Hinnom, 1854

Dante and Virgil in hell. The Barque of Dante, 1822. Creator: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Dante and Virgil in hell. The Barque of Dante, 1822. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Jerusalem. - South Wall of the Temple Area, from the Valley of Hinnom, at Sunset, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

The Valley of Hinnom with the Hill of Offence, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
The Valley of Hinnom with the Hill of Offence, 1902. Mount of Corruption is the name given to part of the Mount of Olives, where idol temples were erected in the time of Solomon

Meeting of the Valleys of Hinnom and Jehoshaphat, from the Eastern Walls of Zion, 1902
The Meeting of the Valleys of Hinnom and Jehoshaphat, Seen from the Eastern Point of the Walls of Zion, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I

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

Inferno, 1908. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Inferno, 1908. Found in the Collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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

The Hell, after 1454. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que royale de Belgique

Inferno. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Private Collection

Dante and Vergilius on the Way to the Purgatory. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Infernal Landscape. Private Collection

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

The Hell, ca 1545. Artist: Patinier (Herri met de Bles), Henri, de (1510-1550)
The Hell, ca 1545. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Dante and Virgil in Hell. Artist: Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905)
Dante and Virgil in Hell. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

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

The Rich Man in Gehenna Fire, 1313. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Rich Man in Gehenna Fire, 1313. Found in the collection of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Snetogorsky Monastery, Pskov

Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (Purgatorio 17), 1480-1490. Artist: Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510)
Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (Purgatorio 17), 1480-1490. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

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

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"Gehenna: A Journey into the Depths of Hell through Art" Step into the abyss of hell as depicted by renowned artists throughout history. From Filippo Napoletano's haunting portrayal in "The Hell" to Sandro Botticelli's intricate illustration in "Illustration to the Divine Comedy, " these masterpieces bring Dante Alighieri's epic poem to life. Joseph Anton Koch takes us on a visual exploration with his depiction of Dante and Virgil in the Second Circle of Hell, capturing their treacherous descent. Meanwhile, an 1861 illustration adds another layer to our understanding of this infernal realm. Delve deeper into the Abyss of Hell with Botticelli's detailed artwork from "Inferno. " The intricacy and attention to detail transport us directly into Dante's vision, allowing us to witness each tormenting scene unfold before our eyes. "The Harrowing of Hell" showcases a pivotal moment when Christ descends into Gehenna, triumphantly freeing souls from eternal damnation. This powerful image reminds us that even within darkness, there is hope for redemption. Witness the eerie beauty captured by Russian iconography in "The Descent into Hell. " The striking colors and ethereal figures create an otherworldly atmosphere that draws viewers further down this harrowing path. Victor Prouve's painting titled "Les Voluptueux" offers a glimpse at one aspect - temptation and indulgence. The artist skillfully portrays how desires can lead individuals astray, trapping them within their own personal hells. Travel back in time with a vintage photograph showcasing the Garden of Kings located in Valley Gehanna. This serene landscape stands as a stark contrast against its dark reputation, reminding us that beauty often conceals hidden depths. Immerse yourself in ancient times with lithographic depictions portraying Joshua, David, Solomon, and Herod during their reigns over this city at its pinnacle splendor.