Jan 12, 2009

The Resurrection of Christ

The Resurrection of Christ

c. 1562

Philip Galle

(Flemish, 1537–1612)

after Pieter Bruegel

(Flemish, 1527/8–1569)

Engraving

Sheet: 45.8 x 32.8 cm (18 1/16 x 12 15/16 in.)

Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1996.5

Catalogue raisonné: Giulio Lari 109 ; Lebeer 84

State: II/IV

Location

Description

After Christ's crucifixion and burial, he rose from his tomb to dwell on earth for 40 days before ascending to heaven. According to the Gospel account of Matthew, as depicted here, the soldiers guarding the tomb fell asleep and the tomb opened miraculously. Christ appears above, triumphant. For Christians, the resurrection of Christ is essential for the doctrine of salvation and the hope of deliverance from the power and effect of sin. The promise of salvation, of a new day, is symbolized by the rising sun, to which Christ points, and Christ's halo, which resembles a sun. Galle's engraving is based on a monochrome wash drawing by Bruegel. The print, which is the same size as the drawing, but with the image reversed, even retains the frame.

See also
Collection: 
PR - Engraving
Department: 
Prints
Type of artwork: 
Print
Medium: 
Engraving

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