The Resurrection
Print
1510 (made)
1510 (made)
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This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.
Christ rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion. Dürer shows him floating above the tomb while the guards sleep.
Christ rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion. Dürer shows him floating above the tomb while the guards sleep.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woodcut on paper |
| Brief description | Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528); 'The Resurrection' from the 'Large Passion' series; 1510; woodcut |
| Physical description | Black and white woodcut. Christ is shown framed by clouds hovering above the tomb while soldiers sleep below. |
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| Summary | This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story. Christ rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion. Dürer shows him floating above the tomb while the guards sleep. |
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| Accession number | 26120:7 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2005 |
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