Christ in the Realm of the Dead | Joakim Skovgaard | 1894 18th Century painted circa 1908

painted circa 1908

unbearable aftermath of love undone

bathed in the golden glow of a full moon

and is sure to be admired for many years to come

Christ in the Realm of the Dead | Joakim Skovgaard | 1894 18th Century painted circa 1908"Christ in the Realm of the Dead" is a fresco painted by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard. The fresco is located in the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen, Denmark. The artwork depicts a scene from the New Testament, in which Jesus descends into the underworld to proclaim his victory over sin and death. In Skovgaard's interpretation, Christ is depicted as a powerful, youthful figure, surrounded by the souls of the dead. The fresco is notable for its