Artwork
The Resurrection
The Resurrection is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Resurrection is a 1512 print by Albrecht Dürer, a prominent artist of the German Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the resurrection of Christ, shown emerging from an open tomb with outstretched arms, surrounded by three shocked soldiers in armor. The dramatic lighting emphasizes the central figure.
Technique & Style
Dürer employs chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and sharp contrasts to create a sense of depth and highlight the figures. This technique was characteristic of Renaissance art.
History & Provenance
Dürer was based in Nuremberg and gained European recognition early in his career. The print reflects the artistic exchange between Northern and Italian Renaissance traditions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
