The Resurrection is a transformative woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1510. Produced early in the 16th century, this print dates specifically to the highly productive period spanning 1501 to 1550, when Dürer defined the standards for graphic arts in Northern Europe. As a leader of the German Renaissance, Dürer utilized the woodcut medium to disseminate complex, emotionally charged theological imagery to a wide audience.
This work captures the moment Christ rises triumphantly from the sarcophagus, ascending vertically while the Roman guards recoil in disbelief and confusion beneath him. Dürer’s mastery of the woodcut technique is evident in the intricate cross-hatching and dense linear patterns, which create dramatic shifts between brilliant light and profound shadow. The powerful diagonal thrust of Christ’s body contrasts sharply with the contorted, earthbound figures of the soldiers, emphasizing the spiritual magnitude of the event. Through such meticulous rendering, Dürer elevated prints to the status of high art, rivaling the detail previously achievable only in metal engraving.
Dürer’s influence on subsequent generations of artists across Europe was immense, solidifying the importance of graphic arts in conveying religious narratives during this era. This exemplary German work is maintained in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Because of the antiquity and importance of the work, high-quality images of this masterpiece are frequently made available to scholars and the public through various public domain initiatives.
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