Artwork
The Resurrection (Wurzach altarpiece)
The Resurrection (Wurzach altarpiece) is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Multscher. It dates from 1437 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
The Resurrection, a panel from the Wurzach altarpiece, is a 1437 oil painting by Hans Multscher, a German artist known for his work in both sculpture and painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, showing him calmly seated on a rock, holding a cross, amidst three startled or frightened soldiers in armor. The contrast between Christ's serenity and the soldiers' reactions emphasizes the significance of the event.
Technique & Style
The work employs bold colors and sharp contrasts to create a dramatic scene, utilizing chiaroscuro to achieve depth through the interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1437 by Hans Multscher, who established his workshop in Ulm in 1427, the painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Artist
Hans Multscher (ca. 1400–1467) was a German sculptor and painter. Multscher was born in Reichenhofen (today Leutkirch im Allgäu). He made himself acquainted with new artistic styles from northern France and the…
