The Resurrection and the Holy Women on Their Way to Christ's Sepulchre
1514
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This woodcut shows a busy scene of people in a rocky landscape. Three women walk toward a tomb, while a figure rises from it. The artist used only black lines and shading to create depth, with lots of small details in the clothing and rocks. Some people in the background seem to be reacting to the event. Notice how the artist packed the scene with tiny figures—even the smallest ones have clear faces and gestures. The texture of the paper shows this is an old print, not a painting. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists made prints before photography.
