Artwork
Resurrection of Christ
Resurrection of Christ is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Domenico Ghirlandaio. It is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Resurrection of Christ is a 1496 painting by Domenico Ghirlandaio, a prominent artist of the early Renaissance in Florence. It is a religious work executed in paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Jesus Christ emerging from an open tomb, holding a flag, while soldiers in armor sleep nearby. A small group observes from a distance. The tomb bears the name 'HENRIE', and an angel attends to Christ's feet. The scene conveys a dramatic moment of resurrection.
Technique & Style
Ghirlandaio employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to create a dramatic effect. The artist's style is characterized by detailed figuration and narrative clarity, traits typical of the Florentine tradition in which he worked.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. It was created in 1496 by Ghirlandaio, who was part of a generation of Florentine artists that included figures like Botticelli.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico di Tommaso Curradi di Doffo Bigordi (2 June 1448 – 11 January 1494), professionally known as Domenico Ghirlandaio (also spelt as Ghirlandajo), was an Italian Renaissance painter born in Florence.
