Artwork
The Passion: The Resurrection
The Passion: The Resurrection is a print by the Renaissance artist Hendrik Goltzius. It dates from 1596 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Passion: The Resurrection is an etching created by Hendrick Goltzius in 1596, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic scene with five figures, including an angel, armored men, a muscular male figure, and a woman in robes, set against a rocky and cloudy background with a distant city.
Technique & Style
Goltzius employed chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and strong contrasts to create a sense of drama and depth in the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
