Christ in the Realm of the Dead | Joakim Skovgaard | 1894 18th Century where bare trees and a

where bare trees and a prehistoric dolmen stand in quiet harmony

The composition is both serene and emotionally charged

Horses strain forward while armed guards keep watch from above

and is sure to be admired for many years to come

painted circa 1908

Christ in the Realm of the Dead | Joakim Skovgaard | 1894 18th Century where bare trees and a"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