1735
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Resurrection of Christ is a 1735 by Charles Grignion, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a dramatic scene of a robed figure rising from a tomb, surrounded by soldiers. Some guards are asleep or fleeing, while others look shocked. The tomb is open, and the figure’s outstretched arm holds a cross. In the background, a city and trees stretch out under a bright sky. Notice how the light cuts sharply across faces and bodies, making some areas dark and others bright. This effect was key in the time this was made. Check out the Baroque movement for more dramatic, high-energy art like this.
This print depicts the Resurrection of Christ, based on a composition by Raphael, and was produced by engravers R. Dalton, F. Vivares, and C. Grignion in the 18th century. Executed on paper, it reproduces a religious scene associated with Renaissance art through reproductive engraving techniques.
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Charles Grignion the Elder (1721–1810) was a British engraver and draughtsman. Grignion was born in London to Huguenot refugees. He was a prolific historical engraver and book illustrator. He studied in London at…
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