Artwork
The Resurrection
The Resurrection is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Follower of Francesco Fontebasso. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in later hand, upper center verso: 24.; lower right verso: XXI/4f / #1
About this work
Overview
The Resurrection is a drawing executed in a mix of media, including pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, brown wash, and white highlights on prepared laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a dynamic scene of the Resurrection, with a winged figure ascending while holding a flag, amidst a chaotic arrangement of soldiers and other figures reacting with fear or surprise.
Technique & Style
The artist employed rapid, expressive lines and a dramatic contrast of brown ink and white highlights to convey a sense of energy and emotion, creating a vivid and dynamic visual effect.
Artist & collection
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