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Resurrection
Resurrection is a distemper painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Dieric Bouts. It dates from 1455 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.
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Overview
Dieric Bouts's 1455 painting 'Resurrection' is a distemper work exemplifying the artistic developments of the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Jesus Christ's resurrection, with Jesus standing on a stone tomb, flanked by an angel and soldiers. Symbolism and attention to detail enrich the biblical scene.
Technique & Style
Bouts's use of color and composition creates a dramatic scene, drawing attention to Jesus. The work showcases the artist's skill with distemper and reflects influences from contemporaries like Jan van Eyck and Rogier van der Weyden.
History & Provenance
Created in 1455, 'Resurrection' is now part of the Norton Simon Museum's collection, providing insight into Bouts's work and the artistic practices of 15th-century Leuven.
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Artist
Dieric Bouts (born c. 1415 – 6 May 1475) was an Early Netherlandish painter. Bouts may have studied under Rogier van der Weyden, and his work was influenced by van der Weyden and Jan van Eyck. He worked in Leuven from…
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