The Resurrection

The Resurrection

Francesco Salviati

1546

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a ghostly scene with a half-naked man rising from a tomb. His feet hover above the stone, while clouds swirl around him. Below, two small figures cower in fear, one holding a shield, the other looking up. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and light. The tomb looks heavy and real, while the man’s body glows faintly. Want to see more? Check out Renaissance art for similar ghostly scenes.

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