Artwork
The Resurrection of Christ
The Resurrection of Christ is a print by the Baroque artist Charles Grignion. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Resurrection of Christ is an 18th-century print based on a composition by Raphael, executed by engravers R. Dalton, F. Vivares, and C. Grignion. The work reproduces a seminal Renaissance religious scene through reproductive engraving techniques on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic Resurrection scene: Christ, robed, rises from an open tomb, holding a cross. Surrounding soldiers react with sleep, flight, or shock. The image conveys the pivotal moment of Christian theology with dynamic intensity.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs strong chiaroscuro, with sharp light casting deep shadows across figures, creating a high-contrast, dramatic effect characteristic of the Baroque aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Created in the 18th century by a team of engravers (R. Dalton, F. Vivares, C. Grignion) after Raphael's original composition, the print's specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
This work sits at the intersection of Renaissance composition (via Raphael) and Baroque expressive techniques, reflecting the evolving artistic tastes of the time through the medium of reproductive engraving.
Legacy
As a reproductive engraving, the piece contributed to the broader dissemination of Renaissance and Baroque artistic themes across a wider audience, beyond the original artwork's reach.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Grignion the Elder (1721–1810) was a British engraver and draughtsman. Grignion was born in London to Huguenot refugees. He was a prolific historical engraver and book illustrator. He studied in London at…
Tapestries in the Vatican, after designs by Raphael
Jesus Christ before Pontias Pilate
The Entombment
The Descent from the Cross
The Raising of Lazarus
Christ's Charge to Peter
The Martyrdom of St. James and St. Christopher
Untitled
Christ Praying on the Mount of Olives
The Resurrection
Christ Dying on the Cross
Christ on the Cross between the Two Thieves