Death and Devotion at the Getty

New exhibition showcases visions of dying and eternity in the Middle Ages

The images posted below are not from the exhibition- click on the above link for images from the exhibit, in particular  Denise Poncher Before Death, by the Master of the Chronique Scandaleuse, circa 1500. It's a recent Getty purchase that hasn't been shown yet by the museum.

funeral image, corspe in coffin, from the office of the dead, Rohan Master 15th century

                                                               

Harrowing of Hell  from Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, Limbourg Brothers, 15th century