Artwork
The Resurrection
The Resurrection is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-François de Troy. It dates from 1739 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jean-François de Troy’s 1739 canvas titled *The Resurrection* presents the biblical moment of Christ’s rising from the dead. The composition centers on a luminous figure of Jesus, his form illuminated against a deep, shadowed backdrop, creating a stark visual contrast that draws the viewer’s eye to the central event.
Subject & Meaning
The work portrays Jesus with flowing hair and a beard, draped in a robe that falls over his left shoulder, clutching a staff in his right hand while his left arm extends outward. Below, a varied group of onlookers reach toward him, embodying the awe and reverence associated with the resurrection narrative.
Technique & Style
De Troy employs a dramatic chiaroscuro, using intense light to model the figure of Christ against the surrounding darkness. The painting reflects Rococo sensibilities through its elegant gestures, decorative detailing, and a theatrical staging that emphasizes movement and emotional intensity rather than strict naturalism.
History & Provenance
Created while de Troy served as Director of the French Academy in Rome, the piece exemplifies his mature Rococo approach. It entered the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s collection in the 20th century, where it remains part of the museum’s holdings of European paintings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-François de Troy (27 January 1679, Paris – 26 January 1752, Rome) was a French Rococo easel and fresco painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer.
