Artwork
The Resurrection
The Resurrection is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Martin Schongauer. It dates from 1480 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Resurrection is an engraving created by Martin Schongauer around 1480. It is a print depicting a biblical scene.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving shows Christ rising from his tomb, surrounded by sleeping or cowering guards and accompanied by angels. The scene represents the Resurrection, a pivotal event in Christian theology.
Technique & Style
Schongauer employed cross-hatching, using crisscrossed lines to create dark areas and achieve a three-dimensional effect. The engraving's intricate linework and textured appearance are characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
Martin Schongauer was a prominent Alsatian painter and engraver active in the late 15th century. He is considered a leading printmaker north of the Alps before Albrecht Dürer, with a surviving body of work consisting mainly of 116 engravings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
