The Resurrection
c. 1515
Albrecht Altdorfer captures the moment of Christ's resurrection with explosive energy, showing Jesus stepping triumphantly from the tomb while radiating divine light like a spiritual supernova. Below him, Roman soldiers are completely overwhelmed—some snoozing through the miracle, others collapsing in sheer terror as the earth seems to shake. Created around 1515, this piece showcases the Northern Renaissance master's skill with woodcut, a medium that allowed him to create sharp, vibrating lines that make the divine power feel almost tangible. Altdorfer was a key figure in the Danube School, a group of artists who brought a wild, almost mystical energy to religious scenes.
- Technique
- Woodcut
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