Artwork
The Resurrection
The Resurrection is a print by the Renaissance artist Giulio Bonasone. It dates from 1561 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Resurrection is a print by Bonasone, a reproductive printmaker who primarily worked after other artists. This etching is one of the rare instances where he designed and executed the work himself.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Christ emerging from the tomb, surrounded by a burst of light, while soldiers below react in various states of slumber or alarm.
Technique & Style
Bonasone employed etching to achieve deep, realistic shadows and a sense of tangible light through the use of fine lines and dark ink.
History & Provenance
The work showcases the influence of Parmigianino, evident in its innovative use of etching to create dramatic tonal effects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giulio Bonasone (c. 1498 – after 1574) (or Giulio de Antonio Buonasone or Julio Bonoso) was an Italian painter and engraver born in Bologna. He possibly studied painting under Lorenzo Sabbatini, and painted a Purgatory…
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