1528
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Resurrection of Christ is a 1528 ink by Parmigianino, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a scene of Christ's resurrection, with Christ standing on a pedestal, surrounded by soldiers. He is clothed in a flowing robe, holding a flag in his right hand and a sword in his left. The soldiers are shown in various poses, some looking up at Christ, while others are shown in the background, looking away. The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures of Christ and the soldiers standing out in contrast. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension in the scene. This painting is a fine example of Renaissance art, and fans of the movement may also enjoy exploring the works of artist Parmigianino.
Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola (11 January 1503 – 24 August 1540), also known as Francesco Mazzola or, more commonly, as Parmigianino (UK: , US: , Italian: ; "the little one from Parma"), was an Italian Mannerist…
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