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The Resurrection of Christ

1622

Johann König

(German, 1586–1642)
Culture
Germany
Medium
oil on copper
Measurements
Unframed: 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund 2017.192
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Location
214 Central and Northern European
Print

Description

According to Christian belief, three days after his death by crucifixion, Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. König’s interpretation of this traditional theme employs vivid colors and explosive poses to express the drama of the event. Meticulous brushwork delineates exquisite details, and draws attention to the luminous landscape and the three holy women hastening towards Christ’s vacant tomb.
A vertically oriented oil painting on copper features vibrant colors and lanky, stylized figures. At our top left, a light-skinned Christ holding a white banner ascends on clouds with winged children. Below, an angel sits atop a tomb. In the foreground, men with light and medium skin tones in colorful armor and ornate garments recoil or sleep. To the right, a stone archway reveals a distant cityscape beneath a golden dawn sky.

The Resurrection of Christ

1622

Johann König

(German, 1586–1642)
Germany

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