The Resurrection
1528
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1528
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Resurrection is a 1528 unspecified by Girolamo da Santacroce, depicting jesus christ, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a man standing on a stone platform, draped in a white cloth that wraps around his waist and over his left shoulder. He holds a red pole with a white banner in his right hand and raises his left hand. Two angels stand on either side of him, each with their hands clasped together in front of them. The background features a serene landscape with trees, hills, and buildings under a blue sky with clouds. The man's facial expression is calm, and his body language conveys a sense of peace and serenity. The angels appear to be in a state of reverence, adding to the overall atmosphere of tranquility in the painting. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
