Artwork

The Resurrection of the Dead

The Resurrection of the Dead, by German 15th Century, ink, 1465
The Resurrection of the Dead, by German 15th Century, ink, 1465

The Resurrection of the Dead is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1465 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Resurrection of the Dead is a hand-colored woodcut print depicting a ghostly scene with figures rising from the ground and a trumpet-blowing angel in the sky.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows five simple figures emerging from the earth, while an angel floats above, blowing a trumpet, suggesting a connection to a religious narrative.

Technique & Style

Created using the woodcut technique, the print features flat colors, including green, gold, and muted browns, with black outlines defining the forms.

Context

The woodcut method involved carving images into wood, a technique characteristic of early printmaking.

Artist & collection

Portrait of German 15th Century

Artist

German 15th Century

This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.

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