1596
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Passion: The Resurrection is a 1596 by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a dramatic scene with five figures. Two armored men kneel in the foreground, one holding a spear. Behind them, a muscular naked man stands with a staff, while a winged figure floats above, arms outstretched. To the left, a woman in flowing robes looks on. The background is rocky and cloudy, with a faint city in the distance. The winged figure is likely an angel, a common symbol in religious scenes. The artist used deep shadows and strong contrasts to create a sense of drama and depth. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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