Resurrection of Christ

About this work

This drawing shows a muscular man mid-motion, one arm raised high while the other holds a loose cloth draped over his shoulder. His body twists as he steps forward, one foot on a low platform. The lines are smooth but detailed, with shadows adding depth to his skin and the fabric. The artist used shading to make the figure look three-dimensional, almost like it’s about to step off the page. This kind of drawing was popular in the late 1700s. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.