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 exemplifies his expertise in printmaking, a medium in which he produced 116 works.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the biblical scene of Christ's resurrection, with Christ rising from a tomb surrounded by sleeping or cowering soldiers and angels engaged in various activities. The scene is dense with symbolic objects and figures.
Technique & Style
Schongauer's engraving is characterized by intricate linework and the use of cross-hatching to create depth and shading. This technique involves layering lines at different angles to achieve varying degrees of darkness.
History & Provenance
Martin Schongauer, born in Colmar between 1450 and 1453, was a prominent Alsatian painter and engraver. He was a leading figure in northern European printmaking before Albrecht Dürer, who later collected his work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
