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The Resurrection, by Ludwig of Ulm, ink, 1450

The Resurrection

Ludwig of Ulm

1450

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Resurrection is a 1450 ink by Ludwig of Ulm, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Ludwig of Ulm
When & what style?
1450
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man standing on a roof, holding a staff and a flag. He is dressed in a red robe and has a halo around his head. The man is surrounded by three other figures, two of whom are kneeling and one who is sitting. The scene is set against a backdrop of a building with a sloping roof, and the overall atmosphere is one of reverence and devotion. The use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and emotion, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. This image is reminiscent of the works of Ludwig of Ulm, a master of the woodcut technique.

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