The Resurrection

About this work

This engraving shows Jesus rising from a tomb while guards sleep nearby. The light around him glows bright while the rest stays dark and shadowy. You can see every line on the soldiers’ faces and armor. This is an old print made by cutting into metal, then inking it and pressing paper on top. The shadows and light create a strong contrast that makes the scene feel dramatic. Each tiny line in the metal adds detail to the cloth and skin. Look up this print at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.