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Hell, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c. 1910 (colour litho)
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Hell, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c. 1910 (colour litho)
AFC215874 Hell, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c.1910 (colour litho) by Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); Private Collection; German, out of copyright
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Afterlife Beating Calendar Club Clubbing Demons Devil Eternal Fallen Falling Flame Flogging Inferno Pike Satan Sickle Sinners Souls Flames Punishment Red Hot Poker The Damned
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This and haunting print titled "Hell" takes us on a journey into the depths of the afterlife. Created by Hans Thoma in Leipzig around 1910, this colour lithograph from Festkalender showcases an infernal scene that is both terrifying and mesmerizing. In this vivid illustration, we are confronted with a nightmarish landscape filled with torment and suffering. Demons armed with red hot pokers, spears, sickles, and even walking sticks mercilessly beat fallen souls who writhe in eternal agony. Flames lick at their bodies as they desperately try to escape their gruesome fate. The devil himself looms large over this macabre tableau, overseeing the punishment of sinners condemned to endure endless flogging and clubbing. The damned are trapped within this fiery realm of pain and despair. Thoma's attention to detail brings every element of this hellish scene to life - from the expressions of anguish on the faces of the tormented souls to the menacing posture of each demon. The use of vibrant colors adds intensity to an already chilling composition. As we gaze upon this print, we cannot help but be reminded of humanity's darkest fears and deepest sins. It serves as a stark reminder that our actions have consequences beyond our mortal existence – a powerful testament to Thoma's artistic vision capturing the essence of damnation itself.
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