The Resurrection

About this work

This engraving shows a dramatic scene with five figures in a rocky landscape. On the right, an angel with wings stands tall, pointing upward. A bearded man in armor kneels on the ground, looking up with his mouth open. Another man in loose robes is half-floating, holding a staff. Two smaller figures lie on the ground, one with a crown and the other reaching out. The artist used deep shadows and sharp lines to create movement and emotion. The figures look alive despite being drawn in black and white. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch designs into metal plates.