Christ in the Realm of the Dead | Joakim Skovgaard | 1894 18th Century and is sure to be

and is sure to be admired for many years to come

where bare trees and a prehistoric dolmen stand in quiet harmony

creating a striking contrast against the deep blue evening sky

bathed in the golden glow of a full moon

painted circa 1908

Christ in the Realm of the Dead | Joakim Skovgaard | 1894 18th Century and is sure to be"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