Artwork

The Resurrection

The Resurrection, by Master of the Boccaccio Illustrations, ink, 1472
The Resurrection, by Master of the Boccaccio Illustrations, ink, 1472

The Resurrection is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master of the Boccaccio Illustrations. It dates from 1472 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Resurrection is an engraving created by the Master of the Boccaccio Illustrations around 1472.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a scene of people emerging from their graves, representing the Resurrection.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a detailed and realistic effect through fine lines, characteristic of the engraving technique, where a design is incised into a metal plate.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.