Artwork
The Resurrection
The Resurrection is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Resurrection is a woodcut print by Albrecht Dürer, part of a series depicting the events of Christ's Passion.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Christ emerging from his tomb, symbolizing his resurrected state through his muscular, heroic body, while the soldiers assigned to guard him sleep.
Technique & Style
Dürer carved the scene without the accompanying text, which was typically printed on the back. The work reflects his study of Italian art and classical visual models, influencing the representation of Christ's ideal body.
Context
The print is one of a series with Latin verses on the back of each sheet, although this impression was printed as a proof before the text was added.
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)
