Artwork
The Resurrection
The Resurrection is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the British Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Resurrection is a woodcut print by Albrecht Dürer, created around 1510. It is executed on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the resurrection of Jesus Christ, showing him emerging from his tomb. This scene is a significant event in Christian theology, representing Christ's triumph over death.
Technique & Style
The work is a product of Dürer's expertise in woodcut, a technique that involves carving a design into a wooden block. The resulting print showcases his ability to achieve detailed and intricate effects through this medium.
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)
