The Resurrection

About this work

This engraving shows a bearded man rising from a tomb, arms outstretched, with light rays bursting behind him. Around him, soldiers sleep or cower, some holding spears or a cross-topped staff. One angel floats nearby, and another figure clutches a shield with a cross. The scene is packed with jagged lines and deep shadows, giving everything a rough, textured look. The artist used tiny, crisscrossed lines to build up dark areas—a trick called *cross-hatching*. This made the image feel almost three-dimensional, even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Schongauer carved into metal to create prints.