Engraved copies of The Little Passion

Description

The Resurrection, from Engraved copies of The Little Passion after Albrecht Dürer, centers on the calm, radiant figure of Christ. He stands before the tomb with one hand raised and a cross-topped staff in the other, while soldiers sleep or turn in astonishment around his feet. The upright figure provides a still point amid their varied poses and scattered weapons.

Engraved lines give the scene a crisp, flowing texture, from the folds of Christ’s mantle to the armor and rocky landscape. A low sun and distant figures extend the story beyond the foreground. The contrast between spiritual composure and earthly confusion creates an image of renewal that is both triumphant and contemplative.