Artwork
Resurrection of Christ
Resurrection of Christ is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1570 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Overview
The Resurrection of Christ is an oil painting depicting a pivotal scene from Christian theology.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Jesus Christ emerging from the tomb, surrounded by a radiant halo, as soldiers below react with a mix of awe and terror. Christ's outstretched arms and red robe dominate the composition.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect, with Christ's figure standing out against a somber background.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
