Herrezen Christus staand tussen heiligen Andreas en Longinus

The print Herrezen Christus staand tussen heiligen Andreas en Longinus by Andrea Mantegna was created between 1470 and 1474. Executed as an engraving on paper, this work exemplifies the technical precision Mantegna brought to the graphic arts during the Italian Renaissance. While the artist is primarily known for his influential fresco and panel paintings, Mantegna was also an innovative engraver, often producing complex prints based on his own powerful designs, establishing him as a crucial figure in the early history of the medium.

The composition centers on the standing figure of the Risen Christ, identifiable by the stigmata wounds, positioned monumentally between Saints Andrew and Longinus. Mantegna utilized sharp, highly controlled line work characteristic of 15th-century Italian prints, creating dramatic contrasts of light and shadow. The figure work reflects Mantegna’s deep engagement with classical sculpture and architecture, lending the religious figures a substantial, weighty presence. The careful attention to anatomical detail and the use of subtle cross-hatching to define volume demonstrate the artist’s advanced mastery of the engraving technique.

This significant example of early Italian Renaissance printmaking is preserved within the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Mantegna’s sophisticated style in prints was influential, widely disseminating his unique classical sensibility throughout Europe and impacting generations of subsequent artists. Today, this important historical print, like many major works held by the Rijksmuseum, is often made accessible to researchers and the public through high-resolution public domain images, ensuring continued study and appreciation of the master’s work.