Who painted Christ Appearing to Thomas?

Christ Appearing to Thomas was painted by German 15th Century in 1470.

Where can I see Christ Appearing to Thomas?

Christ Appearing to Thomas is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ Appearing to Thomas?

Christ Appearing to Thomas is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Christ Appearing to Thomas

German 15th Century , 1470

Christ Appearing to Thomas is a paint print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Christ Appearing to Thomas is a hand-colored print created using the metalcut technique. It depicts a religious scene with two figures in a blocky style, featuring bold lines and vibrant colors.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows Christ standing with outstretched arms, holding a staff, and the apostle Thomas kneeling before him. The halos and prayerful pose of Thomas suggest a biblical scene, likely the moment when Thomas doubts Christ's resurrection is dispelled.

Technique & Style

The metalcut technique was used to create the print, with lines carved into metal and then inked and printed. The image was subsequently hand-colored in green, red lake, and yellow, adding depth and visual interest to the bold, graphic forms.